We know that a study showed that one in five trans or non binary youth have attempted suicide just in the past year over their lifetimes. Up to 40% of transgender individuals report that suicide attempts. And States that passed laws banning gender affirming care saw suicide attempts by transgender youth increase by up to 72%. So if you want to protect children and youth, maybe consider what is actually happening. You are absolutely not protecting their mental health, and you're absolutely not providing mental health, mental health resources. (01:52–02:04)
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Asserts that banning gender-affirming care increases suicide attempts by transgender youth by 72%.
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