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Jul 4, 19:15

988 Lifeline Shows Success Amidst Budget Cuts

Three years after its launch, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline reports a 20% increase in calls and demonstrable effectiveness, but recent budget cuts eliminated its LGBTQ youth-specific service, which had over 1.3 million contacts since its 2022 launch.

988 Lifeline Shows Success Amidst Budget Cuts

Three years after its launch, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline reports a 20% increase in calls and demonstrable effectiveness, but recent budget cuts eliminated its LGBTQ youth-specific service, which had over 1.3 million contacts since its 2022 launch.

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How do varying state-level funding mechanisms for 988 impact its accessibility and service delivery across the US?

Increased call volume and state funding for 988 reflect growing awareness and support for mental health services. Conversely, the elimination of the LGBTQ youth-specific service highlights challenges in balancing broad access with targeted support within constrained budgets. This decision, despite the service's demonstrated effectiveness and high usage, raises concerns about the future of specialized mental health care.

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Apr 6, 01:13

Teen Vogue: Anti-Trans Policies and Increased Suicide Risk in Transgender Youth

Teen Vogue warns transgender youth face increased suicide risk due to anti-trans policies, citing a Trevor Project study showing a 72% rise in suicide attempts; however, a Journal of Sexual Medicine study shows higher mental health issues among those who underwent sex-change surgery.

Teen Vogue: Anti-Trans Policies and Increased Suicide Risk in Transgender Youth

Teen Vogue warns transgender youth face increased suicide risk due to anti-trans policies, citing a Trevor Project study showing a 72% rise in suicide attempts; however, a Journal of Sexual Medicine study shows higher mental health issues among those who underwent sex-change surgery.

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What is the immediate impact of policies restricting gender-affirming care on the mental health and suicide rates of transgender youth?

An article in Teen Vogue claims that policies against child gender transition are a death sentence for transgender youth, citing increased suicide attempts. A study by the Trevor Project reported a 72% increase in suicide attempts among trans and non-binary youth in the past year due to anti-trans legislation. However, another study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts among those who underwent sex-change surgery.

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