Summary:
Authors examined whether health risks
among sexual minority youth (SMY) differ by gender identity (transgender,
nonbinary, and cisgender). California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) 2015–2016 data were collected
on suicide attempts (lifetime and someday), depression and post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), and minority stress among SMY accessing crisis
services.
Findings: In the multivariate
regression models, compared to their cisgender peers, transgender and nonbinary
youth were at higher risk for suicide attempt (lifetime and someday),
depression, and PTSD. Minority stress was a significant predictor for all the
models. Crisis service organizations working to reduce suicidality among SMY
should be sensitive to diverse experiences of gender identity.