"Research set to be published in the Journal of Paediatric's February volume has once again proved that trans adolescents show "meaningful reductions" in depression and anxiety after beginning clinically-endorsed hormone therapy. Co-written by paediatricians in Nevada, Texas, and Missouri, the study examined the wellbeing of 432 patients before and after undergoing treatment. The participants, aged 12 to 20, were surveyed on their mental health before and at least 364 days after beginning appropriate medical treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)."
"Using the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) toolkit - an internationally acknowledged assessment of suicidality in young people and adults - researchers found significant improvements in the mental health of patients across the board. Suicidality among participants decreased significantly over time, according to the study's results, with rates continuing to decrease as time went on. The reductions, clinicians noted, were consistent regardless of gender identity, treatment duration, and, interestingly, the age at the start of therapy."
Clinically-endorsed gender-affirming medical care, including puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), produced meaningful reductions in depression and anxiety among treated adolescents. The study followed 432 patients aged 12–20, assessing mental health before and at least 364 days after initiating treatment. Researchers used the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) toolkit to measure suicidality and found significant, continuing decreases in suicidal ideation over time. Mental health improvements were consistent across gender identities, treatment durations, and age at therapy initiation. Clinicians recommended larger samples and longer follow-up to confirm consistency. Politicians continue to ban puberty blockers despite mounting evidence of safety and effectiveness.
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