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Differences in Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, Violence, and Related Psychosocial Factors in Youth and Young Adults Between Gender Minorities and Gender Conforming Populations

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Mental Health Disparities Among Gender Minorities

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.

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Updated 2022-04-06

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Jennifer DeJesus

Jennifer DeJesus

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Arizona State University

Arizona State University

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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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