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flag Transgender high school students seek support from school staff more than families, study shows.

flag A study in JAMA Pediatrics found that transgender high school students are more likely to seek support from school staff than their own families, with depression and anxiety-stricken trans teens being 74% less likely to approach parents for help compared to cisgender children. flag Transgender students face increased risks of bullying, skipping school, feeling unsafe, and mental health issues such as depression, self-harming behavior, and suicidal thoughts or actions. flag The study highlights the importance of adequate training for school staff to support transgender youth.

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