A new study published in Nature Human Behavior links anti-transgender laws to a staggering 72% increase in youth suicide attempts, highlighting the urgent need for legislative change.
The authors analyzed self-reported data across states, revealing that queer youth faced not only higher suicide attempts but also increased substance abuse and school absenteeism due to bullying.
With laws varying from bathroom bans to severe restrictions on gender-affirming care, many trans individuals feel compelled to leave their home states for safety.
The research also indicates that trans and gender nonbinary youth experienced a 38 to 44% rise in suicide attempts following anti-trans legislation, emphasizing the laws' negative impact.
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