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.
Gender Identity
Should There Be a Minimum Age for Gender Transition?
A highly publicized custody dispute in Texas has garnered attention from medical societies and policy makers alike.
Conversion Therapy Linked to Psychological Distress and Suicide Among Transgender Adults
Transgender adults have a high risk for adverse mental health outcomes, with a 41% lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts among this population.
Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Youth
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
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
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.
Aging LGBTQ Patients and Barriers to Care
Elderly LGBTQ individuals are more likely to be depressed and have poor general health than non-LGBTQ seniors.
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