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Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment

  • Written by Travis Campbell, Assistant Professor of Economics, Southern Oregon University
Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatmentTrans teens living in a supportive family environment have a lower risk of attempting suicide or running away from home.Eoneren/E+ via Getty Images

As states continue to introduce laws that restrict access to gender-affirming care or limit protections against conversion therapy, questions have arisen about the effectiveness of interventions...

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