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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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Substance Use Among Gender Minorities

The persistent marginalization experienced by many gender diverse people is likely in large part responsible for elevated rates of risk behavior engagement and negative health outcomes observed in gender diverse populations.
Compared to cisgender people, gender diverse individuals are more likely to use tobacco, alcohol, or other substances to cope with stress.

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Updated 2022-04-06

Contributors are:

Jennifer DeJesus

Jennifer DeJesus

Who are from:

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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