June 22, 2022, 12:34 AM ISTSource: ANI
Transgender and non-binary youth have a significantly higher risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts than their classmates, according to new research. This research is published in the journal ‘Canadian Medical Association Journal’. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults aged 15–24 years. Sexual minority youth – those who are attracted to the same sex or multiple sexes or who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or gay – are at increased risk of mental health issues, suicidal ideation(s) and suicide attempts are also.