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Transgender youth at highest risk of suicide While almost one in ten teenage deaths in South Africa year is the result of suicide, the risk of suicide is even greater amongst transgender youth. Sunday, 02 May 2021, 07:56 Prof Gerhard Grobler says while some children may later re-shift their gender identity, one should treat their identity in the here and now as real. GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Despite growing global attention on and acknowledgement of gender diversity, young people who identify as transgender face an uphill battle for acceptance. Tra...

Psychotherapy can play vital role in reducing risk of suicide among transgender youth, says expert Share The risk of suicide is higher among transgender youth who do not receive the support they need, according to studies. Transgender refers to individuals whose gender identity differs from the gender assigned to them at birth. In a 2019 study by Bränström R & Pachankis J, transgender individuals were found to be at an increased risk of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Professor Gerhard Grobler, a psychiatrist and former president of the South Afri...