J. Edward Les: False suicide narratives harm gender-confused youth and their families

A Finnish study highlights that when psychiatric co-morbidities are taken into account, there's no significant rise in suicidal tendencies among youth experiencing gender conflict. This challenges the narrative that gender confusion directly leads to increased suicide rates, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying mental health issues instead. The findings are crucial as they suggest that misleading narratives about suicide in gender-confused youth can cause unnecessary distress to families and could deter necessary mental health support. Understanding these nuances helps in providing better care and support for young people grappling with gender identity issues.