"Study Reveals Higher Risk of Long-Term Mental Health Issues for Transgender Individuals in England"

A study in England found that transgender individuals are significantly more likely to have long-term mental health conditions, with some facing a risk five times higher than cisgender individuals. The research, based on a nationally representative sample, highlighted the impact of discrimination and unmet healthcare needs on the mental well-being of trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people. The study also revealed concerns about the government's draft guidance on how schools should treat transgender students, with a coalition of charities and human rights groups opposing the guidance, stating that it could lead to harm and exclusion of trans young people.