New study highlights high rates of suicide and self-harm among transgender youth

(Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center) In a new study, 30 percent of transgender youth report a history of at least one suicide attempt, and nearly 42 percent report a history of self-injury, such as cutting. The Cincinnati Children's study also discovered a higher frequency of suicide attempts among transgender youth who are dissatisfied with their weight.

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