Transgender and gender diverse individuals in Canada have significantly higher rates of mental health disorders, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts.
A study in JAMA Network Open found that transgender and gender diverse individuals in Canada face significantly higher rates of mental health disorders—three times more likely to experience conditions like depression and anxiety compared to cisgender individuals. They also have a threefold increase in suicidal thoughts and a sixfold increase in suicide attempts. The research highlights the need for supportive healthcare and society, linking these issues to "minority stress theory."
October 09, 2024
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