## 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)<span style="text-decoration:underline;"> [(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)</span>
    *   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**