Anti-Trans Laws Linked to Surge in Youth Suicide Attempts

New study finds a significant rise in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth in states with anti-trans legislation.

The Trevor Project study, published in Nature, analyzed data from over 61,000 transgender and nonbinary youth between 2018 and 2022.
Suicide attempts among trans youth increased by 7% to 72% in states that enacted anti-trans laws, with the highest impact on those under 18.
The study is the first to establish a causal relationship between anti-trans laws and increased suicide risk among trans and nonbinary young people.
Anti-trans legislation includes bans on gender-affirming healthcare, bathroom access, sports participation, and updating identification documents.
Experts stress the need for protective policies to support the mental health and safety of transgender and nonbinary youth.