All-cause and suicide mortalities among adolescents and young adults who contacted specialised gender identity services in Finland in 1996-2019: a register study
Conclusions
Clinical gender dysphoria does not appear to be predictive of all-cause nor suicide mortality when psychiatric treatment history is accounted for.
Clinical implications
It is of utmost importance to identify and appropriately treat mental disorders in adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria to prevent suicide.
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ruuska, S.-M., Tuisku, K., Holttinen, T., Kaltiala, R. Tags: Open access Child and adolescent mental health Source Type: research
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