Chosen Name Use Is Linked to Reduced Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicidal Behavior Among Transgender Youth

This study aimed to examine the relation between chosen name use, as a proxy for youths' gender affirmation in various contexts, and mental health among transgender youth. Data come from a community cohort sample of 129 transgender and gender nonconforming youth from three U.S. cities. We asses...

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Published in:	Journal of adolescent health Vol. 63; no. 4; pp. 503 - 505
Main Authors:	Russell, Stephen T., Pollitt, Amanda M., Li, Gu, Grossman, Arnold H.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01.10.2018 Elsevier BV
Subjects:	Behavior Childbirth & labor Context Depression Gender identity Gender nonconforming Health risks Mental depression Mental health Names Personal characteristics Self concept Social support Suicidal behavior Suicidal ideation Suicidality Suicide Suicides & suicide attempts Transgender persons Youth United States > US Transgender Youth Depression Suicidality
ISSN:	1054-139X, 1879-1972, 1879-1972
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