Charlie Millers, a 17-year-old trans boy, faced worthlessness and inability to see positive aspects shortly before dying by suicide on a mental health ward due to bullying, misgendering, and struggles with mental health.
Dr. Laura Eccleston, the psychologist in charge, highlighted Charlie's big feelings of shame, lack of self-worth, and the struggles the ward faced due to staff shortages, with her wanting to do her best for all the youth under her care.
Dr. Eccleston acknowledged that being in the inpatient setting might have contributed to worsening Charlie's mental health, as evidenced by increased self-harm, reflecting that no one would want a child in such a situation.
#transgender-youth #mental-health-struggles #bullying-impact #misgendering-effects #suicide-prevention
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