Authors: Campbell, T., Mann, S., Vand Der Meulen Rogers, V. & Tran, N, M.
Date of publication: 2024
Journal: JAMA Pediatrics
Summary: This study looked at the results of the 2015 US Transgender Survey which surveyed 18,303 transgender adults, to explore the impact of gender identity milestones (e.g. first feeling that one’s gender was different, thinking of oneself as transgender, first telling someone that you are transgender and living full time in one’s gender identity) on mental health. It also looked at the effect level of family support had on this impact.
The study found that during gender milestones, young people who had families who were adverse or neutral to their gender identity were at an increased risk of suicide or running away from home, whilst young people with supportive families did not experience any increase in risk. This highlights that social and community supports to develop supportive relationships between transgender youth and their families is essential.
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