Gender dysphoric teenagers are more likely to commit suicide if not allowed to transition
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 90/100
Gender dysphoric teenagers face elevated risks of suicide and psychological distress, and the available evidence indicates that access to gender-affirming care helps ameliorate these risks.
Evidence for · 4
Body Dissatisfaction and Mental Health Outcomes of Youth on Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
2020 · cited by 199
The study reports high baseline rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among youth with gender dysphoria, noting improvements following gender-affirming care.
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Legislation to Criminalize Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Transgender Youth.
2021 · cited by 74
This paper highlights that transgender adolescents experience high rates of attempted suicide and that affirmation of their identity is associated with favorable mental health outcomes.
The Policy and Public Health Implications of Protecting Gender-Affirming Care for Delaware Youth
2025 · cited by 0
The article notes that restrictions on gender-affirming care threaten access to treatments that reduce suicide risk and improve mental health outcomes.
Thrombosis Risk in Transgender Adolescents Receiving Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy.
2021 · cited by 0
This study identifies gender dysphoria as a significant risk factor for suicide among youth and notes that gender-affirming hormone therapy ameliorates this risk.