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You Won't Believe How Transgender Sports Bans Impact Mental Health!

You Won\'t Believe How Transgender Sports Bans Impact Mental Health!

Understanding the Impact of Transgender Sports Bans on Mental Health

The recent study titled "Serial Mediation Analysis of the Association of Familiarity with Transgender Sports Bans and Suicidality among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in the United States" offers critical insights into the mental health challenges faced by the Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) community. This research highlights the significant association between familiarity with transgender sports bans and increased suicidality among SGM adults. As practitioners in speech-language pathology and related fields, understanding these findings can help us advocate for better mental health outcomes for affected populations.

Key Findings from the Study

The study utilized a cross-sectional design with data from 1,033 SGM adults across the United States. The results demonstrated that familiarity with state-level transgender sports bans is significantly associated with higher levels of suicidality. This association persists even after accounting for interpersonal and individual stigma.

The study found that both interpersonal and individual stigma significantly mediate the relationship between familiarity with transgender sports bans and suicidality, indicating that stigma at various levels exacerbates mental health issues within the SGM community.

Implications for Practitioners

As practitioners, it is essential to understand the broader societal and policy contexts that impact the mental health of our clients. The findings from this study suggest several actionable steps:

Conclusion

The study underscores the detrimental impact of transgender sports bans on the mental health of SGM adults. As practitioners, we have a role to play in advocating for policies that promote inclusion and protect the mental health of vulnerable populations. By staying informed and proactive, we can contribute to creating a more equitable and supportive society for all individuals.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Serial Mediation Analysis of the Association of Familiarity with Transgender Sports Bans and Suicidality among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in the United States.


Citation: Pharr, J. R., Chien, L.-C., Gakh, M., Flatt, J., Kittle, K., & Terry, E. (2022). Serial mediation analysis of the association of familiarity with transgender sports bans and suicidality among sexual and gender minority adults in the United States. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(17), 10641. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710641
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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