Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Protection Against Emotional Distress and Substance Use

ConclusionsGiven that transgender and gender diverse youth report lower levels of connectedness and safety, bolstering an explicitly transgender and gender diverse–friendly network of caring parents, safe and supportive schools, and connections to adults in the community may support efforts to eliminate disparities in depression, suicidality, and substance use.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research