Transgender Health
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Attempted suicide in high school America, 2019
Racial and sexual identity may affect how adolescents act on suicidal thoughts.
LGBT Youth Consult
Back to school: How pediatricians can help LGBTQ youth
For LGBTQ youth, this can be both a blessing and a curse.
From the Journals
AAP releases new policy statement on barrier protection for teens
The policy statement has been expanded to cover multiple types of sexual activity and methods of barrier protection.
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Ignored by doctors, transgender people turn to DIY treatments
From the Journals
Suicide often associated with bullying in LGBTQ youth
Bullying history is nearly five times more prevalent in young LGBTQ decedents, compared with non-LGBTQ.
From the Journals
Hormone therapy boosts body image in transgender youth
After a year, gender-affirming hormone therapy improved body satisfaction and mental health in adolescents.
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Focus groups seek transgender experience with HIV prevention
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Gender pronouns in EMR preferred by many gender nonconforming teens
Only 9% of transgender and gender nonconforming youth surveyed said they were usually asked their preferred name and pronouns even though the...
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Docs spurn state attempts to criminalize treatment of transgender kids
Bills share a common goal of preventing minors from receiving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or gender-affirmation surgery.
From the Journals
Pubertal suppression reduces risk of later suicidal ideation in transgender people
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Runaway youth: Knowing the risk factors and care needs
You can help youth who are considering running away or already have.