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LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Risks Rise With Discrimination
Key Takeaways
- Project SPARK has followed nearly 1,700 LGBTQ+ US youth ages 13 to 24 since September 2023.
- Reported discrimination among transgender, nonbinary and gender-questioning participants rose from 57% to 67%.
- Conversion-therapy exposure or threats were associated with nearly three times the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Acceptance and access to mental-health care were identified as factors that can reduce risk.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com