- In one study, in regard to mental health, the mean depression score fell within the “mild” range. 
- Broken down by severity, 21.5% reported mild, 37.9% reported moderate, and 7.5% reported severe depression. 

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- In one study, 39% of transgender respondents endorsed serious psychological distress in the past month, compared to only 5% of the general population, and among youth the rate was even higher (53%). 
- Depression and anxiety have repeatedly been found to be elevated in transgender and gender diverse communities.
- Mental health problems are also common in clinical samples of youth referred for treatment of gender dysphoria, but gender affirming treatment significantly improves health and well-being in gender minority youth.

Mental Health Disparities Among Gender Minorities

Newcomb, M. E., Hill, R., Buehler, K., Ryan, D. T., Whitton, S. W., & Mustanski, B. (2020). High Burden of Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, Violence, and Related Psychosocial Factors in Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Youth and Young Adults. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 49(2), 645–659. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-019-01533-9

High Burden of Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, Violence, and Related Psychosocial Factors in Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Youth and Young Adults


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