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. 2024 Oct 1;7(10):e2436883.
doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.36883.

Mental Disorders and Suicidality in Transgender and Gender-Diverse People

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Mental Disorders and Suicidality in Transgender and Gender-Diverse People

Heidi Eccles et al. JAMA Netw Open. .
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This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence and risk of mental disorders, substance use disorders, and suicidal behaviors among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) and cisgender Canadians.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Kingsbury reported part-time employment as an analyst at Statistics Canada. No other disclosures were reported.

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