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New Study Reveals Alarming Surge in Trans Teen Suicide Attempts Following State-Level Anti-Transgender Laws
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A disturbing new study published today reveals that an increasing number of transgender and non-binary young people in the United States have attempted suicide in the past year, following the passage of state-level anti-transgender laws.
According to the study, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas and the National Center for Transgender Equality, a staggering 53% of transgender and non-binary youth reported attempting suicide in the past year, with the most severe attempts coming from states with anti-transgender legislation.
The research, which analyzed data from over 2,000 transgender and non-binary young people in the USA, found a direct correlation between the adoption of anti-transgender laws and the surge in suicidal ideation and attempts. States that enacted anti-trans laws, which restrict gender-affirming care for trans youth and prohibit anti-discrimination protections, had the highest rates of attempted suicide.
Dr. Nicole S. Ruggieri, lead author of the study, said: "These findings are heartbreaking and highlight the urgent need for lawmakers to protect the lives and well-being of transgender and non-binary youth. Our research clearly shows that state-level anti-trans laws have devastating consequences for young people who are already more vulnerable to mental health concerns due to systemic discrimination and stigma."
The study also revealed that young people in states with anti-trans laws were more likely to report experiences of bullying, family rejection, and discrimination, all of which are strong risk factors for suicide. Moreover, transgender and non-binary youth who reported positive family relationships, social support, and healthcare access had lower rates of suicidal behavior.
The results of the study are deeply concerning and raise serious questions about the impact of discriminatory laws on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. As advocates and healthcare professionals, it is essential that we stand in solidarity with transgender and non-binary young people and demand equality, inclusivity, and comprehensive healthcare that respects and honors their gender identity and expression.
The full study is available online and provides crucial insights for policymakers, healthcare providers, and concerned citizens who can work together to create a safer, more supportive environment for transgender and non-binary youth in the United States.
In related news, the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is calling for immediate action from lawmakers and calling on Americans to "demand better for our country’s most vulnerable youth".
Stay tuned for further updates and analysis as this developing story unfolds.
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States that passed anti-transgender laws aimed at minors saw suicide attempts by transgender and gender nonconforming teenagers increase by as much as 72% in the following years, a new study by The Trevor Project says.
The peer-reviewed study, published published Thursday in the journal Nature Human Behavior, looked at survey data from young people in 19 states, comparing rates of suicide attempts before and after bans passed.
Over the past few years, dozens of states have passed laws affecting how transgender young people do things like play sports, go to the bathroom at school, and access gender-affirming medical care.
The anti-trans bill in Kentucky passed, at least 26 other states now have similar laws on the books.
A small rise was seen in a state soon after laws were enacted, followed by a sharper rise two or three years later.
The analysis took months, she says, and controlled for a variety of potentially confounding factors in order to isolate the impact of these laws on past-year suicide attempts.
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