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Survey: 40% Of Transgendered Americans Have Attempted Suicide
The Associated Press: Major Survey Of Transgender Americans Finds Pervasive Bias
The largest-ever survey of transgender Americans paints a grim picture of pervasive discrimination and harassment, to the point that many of them attempt suicide at some point. Released on Thursday by the National Center for Transgender Equality, the survey assesses input received in 2015 from 27,715 respondents from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories. The largest previous transgender survey, conducted by the center and a partner organization in 2008-09, had 6,450 responses. (Crary, 12/8)
In other mental health news —
Health News Florida: Duval Students Self-Report Higher Than Average Suicide Attempts, Feeling Hopeless
Duval County high-school students are reporting higher-than-average rates of suicide attempts and feelings of hopelessness. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti addressed the report at Tuesday’s board meeting in a presentation. He said the district will be advocating for more mental health funding, and plans to expand services. (Kilbride, 12/8)
