1/3 of outed youths without consent experienced major depression symptoms due to anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

A study by the University of Connecticut found that one-third of youths who were outed without their consent experienced major symptoms of depression. The rise of anti-LGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric nationwide has led to increased legislation targeting transgender youths, including forced outing in schools. The study highlights the need to consider the mental health impacts of outing and support LGBTQ+ youths.

April 21, 2024
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