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Sexual Minority Youth More Likely to Attempt Suicide

More teenagers are identifying as sexual minorities, and sexual minority youth have high prevalence of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts.

Conversion Therapy Linked to Psychological Distress and Suicide Among Transgender Adults

By

Laurel Ranger

Transgender adults have a high risk for adverse mental health outcomes, with a 41% lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts among this population.

Gender-Affirming Surgery May Aid Long-Term Mental Health

For transgender individuals with a diagnosis of gender incongruence, increased time since last gender-affirming surgery is associated with reduced mental health treatment.

Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Youth

By

Emily Pond

Investigators sought to assess risk factors associated with poor mental health in Chinese transgender and gender-nonbinary adolescents.

Increased Prevalence of Mental Health Concerns in Gender Minority Students

By

Laurel Ranger

A 2- to 4-fold higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicidality was reported in gender minority students compared with their cisgender counterparts.

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Rate Increased in Sexual-Minority Youth

The prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury ranged from 38.04 to 52.97 percent for sexual-minority youth between 2005 and 2017.

Health-Related Quality of Life Disparities Likely for Transgender Adults

Transgender adults are more likely to report diminished health-related quality of life.

Non-Binary Gender May Increase Risk for Experiencing Healthcare Disparities

By

Laurel Ranger

As non-binary gender becomes more mainstream, it’s important for physicians to create a welcoming, care-centered environment for patients who identify as such.

Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria

Primary care providers are well positioned to provide critical support and personalized care for youth with gender dysphoria and their caregivers or families.

Sexual Minority Youth at Increased Risk for Suicide Attempt, With Transgender Youth at Highest Risk

By

Laurel Ranger

While all the sexual minority groups had an increased risk for suicide attempt compared with heterosexuals, transgender youths were at the highest risk.