A recent study highlights the mental health benefits of sports participation for transgender and gender-diverse adolescents, revealing lower rates of anxiety and depression among those involved in sports programs. Conducted by researchers from several institutions and using data from Minnesota's Student Survey, the findings indicate that sports not only provide a physical outlet but also reduce the stigma and bullying associated with being transgender. The study emphasizes the necessity for supportive policies to ensure all adolescents, especially marginalized groups, can engage in sports and benefit from their positive outcomes.
"Sports team participation is associated with better mental health among [transgender and gender-diverse] adolescents," says a summary of the study, "Sports Team Participation, Bias-Based Bullying, and Mental Health Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents."
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