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Only 0.1 percent of youth receive gender-affirming meds: study

The study comes at a time when opponents of this care have often exaggerated how common it is.

Study: Teen Suicide Attempts Decreased After Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized

A new study from JAMA Pediatrics found that suicide attempts dropped 7 percent among all students and 14 percent among gay youth after marriage equality laws were passed.

Survey: More Teens Feel Comfortable Identifying as Queer

Experts say the increase may be due to teens having access to more information about their identity and a stronger desire to express it. 

Transgender youth satisfied with gender-affirming care 6-10 years later, according to a new study

The study is the latest in a huge number of studies showing high levels of satisfaction with trans care in the United States, and represents 6-10 years worth of follow-up.

Study Finds 'Sizable' Number of LGBTQ 9-Year-Old Kids

Awareness of gay, bisexual, and trans identity comes earlier than expected.

STUDY: PrEP Works for Gay and Bi Teens Too

New research shows the HIV prevention strategy is also effective for young people.

15-Year-Old Victim of Antigay Bullying Dies by Suicide in Alabama

Friends and family are mourning the loss of Nigel Shelby.

Breaking down barriers in mental health equity

Supporting LGBTQ+ youths' mental health is crucial. How can we ensure all young people have access to the support they need to thrive?'

JD Vance really wants you to know he's 'not gay' while lying about transgender youth

The Republican nominee for vice president compared gender-affirming care to conversion therapy in a recent interview with gay conservative podcaster Tim Dillon.

Why do inmates have access to gender-affirming care? Those Trump ads you keep seeing debunked

Republicans have spent $65 million on attack ads that target 0.6 percent of the population. Here's all the context they're missing.

Abortion and trans rights need more than a Kamala Harris victory: 'Legalization does not equal access'

While its CEO has a “best case” and “worst case” in mind, there will still be plenty of work for Elevated Access no matter the outcome of the November elections.

US v Skrmetti is a public health disaster

The stakes are high for trans youth, their families, and equitable healthcare.