Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths

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2018

This research brief summarizes a study by the Journal of Adolescent Health. The study compares mental health outcomes for transgender youth ages 15 to 21, based on whether or not they could use their chosen name at school, home, work, and with friends.

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Published on 03/01/2022