From 51e0807303d15b70783582a9311e5997201e201a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nate B <43703496+NB419@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 13:31:07 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Create chosen_name_use.md --- trans/chosen_name_use.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) create mode 100644 trans/chosen_name_use.md 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**