More trans teens attempted suicide after states passed anti-trans laws, a study shows | State-level anti-transgender laws increase past-year suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary young people in the USA
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NPR
More trans teens attempted suicide after states passed anti-trans laws, a study shows
Researchers with the Trevor Project analyzed data from 61,000 transgender and nonbinary young people. They found that after states passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws, young people in those states were more like to attempt suicide.
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A large majority of young people who access puberty-blockers and hormones say they are satisfied with their choice a few years later. In a survey of 220 trans teens and their parents, only nine participants expressed regret about their choice.
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Scimex
Very few young people who access gender-affirming medical care go on t
Very few young people who access gender-affirming medical care go on to regret it
A large majority of young people who access medical gender-affirming care including puberty-blockers and h
A large majority of young people who access medical gender-affirming care including puberty-blockers and h
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Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in states with trans-friendly laws. Transgender study participants viewed the more than 2,000 laws proposed in the U.S. since 2020 ‘as an existential threat’ to their lives and the lives of other transgender people.
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VCU News
Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in sta
Transgender study participants viewed the more than 2,000 laws proposed in the U.S. since 2020 ‘as an existential threat’ to their lives and the lives of other transgender people.
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Science News
Anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress even in states with trans-friendly laws. Transgender study participants viewed the more than 2,000 laws proposed in the U.S. since 2020 ‘as an existential threat’ to their lives and the lives of other…
⚖️ VCU Research (Sept. 18, 2026) finds anti-transgender legislation causes psychological distress, even in states with supportive laws. This anxiety can be more impactful than personal discrimination experiences.
😟 Over 2,000 discriminatory laws have been proposed since 2020, limiting access to healthcare, public facilities, and sports. Survey data from 346 transgender and gender-diverse adults in early 2024 revealed a strong link between psychological distress and anxiety over such legislation.
🤝 Community and familial support equally buffer psychological distress, highlighting the importance of non-familial connections for transgender individuals' mental wellness.
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😟 Over 2,000 discriminatory laws have been proposed since 2020, limiting access to healthcare, public facilities, and sports. Survey data from 346 transgender and gender-diverse adults in early 2024 revealed a strong link between psychological distress and anxiety over such legislation.
🤝 Community and familial support equally buffer psychological distress, highlighting the importance of non-familial connections for transgender individuals' mental wellness.
#TransRights #MentalHealth #Research
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Parents of transgender youth faced declining mental health after the 2025 US presidential inauguration. Executive orders sought to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors, penalize schools that support transgender students, and restrict transgender girls from competing on gender-aligned teams.
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PsyPost
Parents of transgender youth faced declining mental health after the 2025 inauguration
A recent study reveals that parents of transgender youth experienced worsening mental health and heightened anxiety following the 2025 presidential inauguration. The research highlights the immediate emotional toll that shifting political climates take on…
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Science News
According to a new study, public support in the US for restricting transgender restroom access rose from 54% in 2016 to roughly 62% in 2022, driven by a shift where conflicted individuals increasingly prioritized perceived safety risks over concerns about…
• 📊 Public opinion in the U.S. has become more conservative on transgender restroom access, with support for restrictive policies rising from 54% in 2016 to 62% in 2022.
• ⚖️ A study in Politics, Groups, and Identities found that conflicted individuals who believed both in security risks and discrimination are now more likely to favor restrictions, flipping from 62% opposing restrictions in 2016 to only 29% in 2022.
• 👶 The belief that transgender restroom access poses a security risk to women and children has strengthened, while concerns about discrimination against transgender individuals also grew slightly.
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• ⚖️ A study in Politics, Groups, and Identities found that conflicted individuals who believed both in security risks and discrimination are now more likely to favor restrictions, flipping from 62% opposing restrictions in 2016 to only 29% in 2022.
• 👶 The belief that transgender restroom access poses a security risk to women and children has strengthened, while concerns about discrimination against transgender individuals also grew slightly.
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