Study sheds light on protecting transgender individuals from suicide

Friday, October 9, 2015 - 11:00 in Psychology & Sociology

The likelihood of a transgender person attempting suicide is very high, often because of the prejudice, transphobia and other stressors. A new study examined factors that may protect transgender adults from attempting suicide. Its conclusions also inform medical and mental health professionals who work with transgender clients.

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