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More mental health issues seen in older vs. younger youths seeking gender-affirming care

  • RoadsSC
  • Oct 7, 2020
  • 1 min read

Youths who seek gender-affirming medical care at age 15 years and older and further along in puberty are more likely than their younger peers to report depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, researchers reported in Pediatrics. Full article here.


 
 
 

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