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Exposure to violence contributes to high rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among transgender people
A new analysis from the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law of the 2022 U.S.
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A significant correlation has been identified between exposure to violence and high rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among transgender individuals. The analysis of the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey data reveals that nearly 40% of respondents aged 16 and older reported experiencing serious suicidal thoughts in the year preceding the survey. Furthermore, approximately 5% of these individuals had attempted suicide. This prevalence is notably higher than the rate of suicidal attempts reported in the general U.S. adult population. The findings underscore the potential long-term effects of violence on the mental health of transgender individuals.
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