Transgender Adolescent School Climate, Mental Health, and Adult Social Support
JAMA Pediatrics (2024) Authors: Mollie T. McQuillan, Joseph R. Cimpian, Benjamin A. Lebovitz, Erin K. Gill Abstract: Despite well-established health disparities between transgender and cisgender youth, state bills restricting gender-inclusive school supports and health care have dramatically expanded since 2019. While parental support for transgender youth strengthens healthy development, unsupportive parents contribute to suicidality and …