diff --git a/trans/chosen_name_use.md b/trans/chosen_name_use.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3417874 --- /dev/null +++ b/trans/chosen_name_use.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +## Chosen Name Use +#### The use of trans people’s chosen name decreases suicide ideation, severe depression, and suicide attempts + + + +* [Russell ST, et al. 18](https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(18)30085-5/fulltext#intraref0010a) [(cited)](https://www.healio.com/psychiatry/sexuality/news/online/%7B4a590883-1cf9-41d2-83d6-d222e613dbfa%7D/risk-for-depression-suicide-drops-when-transgender-youth-use-chosen-names) + * Compared to those without chosen name usage, trans people with chosen name usage experienced: + * **71% drop in severe depression** + * **34% drop suicidal ideation** + * **65% drop in suicide attempts**