Suicidality and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
In this meta-analyis, pooled estimates suggested that 1 in 2 TGD youth globally are experiencing suicidal ideation and/or NSSI, and 1 in 4 have experienced a suicide attempt. These pooled estimates are 2 to 3.5 times greater in TGD youth compared with those established for cisgender peers. There is a critical need for improved prevention and intervention efforts to address TGD mental health concerns.
Authors
- Caitlin McClurg
- Lindsay Berg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6102-1908)
- Samarpreet Singh
- Brae Anne McArthur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9141-7095)
- Kristine Lyn Pesigan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0547-6472)
- Glorianna Sin
Institutions
- University of Calgary (CA)
- Alberta Children's Hospital (CA)
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.5274
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.44