@article{d5c2367fd62b4e2795cfbd43788dec97,
title = "Chosen Name Use Is Linked to Reduced Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicidal Behavior Among Transgender Youth",
abstract = "Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relation between chosen name use, as a proxy for youths' gender affirmation in various contexts, and mental health among transgender youth. Methods: Data come from a community cohort sample of 129 transgender and gender nonconforming youth from three U.S. cities. We assessed chosen name use across multiple contexts and examined its association with depression, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior. Results: After adjusting for personal characteristics and social support, chosen name use in more contexts was associated with lower depression, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior. Depression, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior were lowest when chosen names could be used in all four contexts. Conclusion: For transgender youth who choose a name different from the one given at birth, use of their chosen name in multiple contexts affirms their gender identity and reduces mental health risks known to be high in this group.",
keywords = "Depression, Suicidality, Transgender, Youth",
author = "Russell, {Stephen T.} and Pollitt, {Amanda M.} and Gu Li and Grossman, {Arnold H.}",
note = "Funding Information: This research uses data from the Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide Among Sexual Minority Youth Study, designed by Arnold H. Grossman and Stephen T. Russell, and supported by Award R01MH091212 from the National Institute of Mental Health . Administrative support for this research was also provided by Grant R24HD042849 , Population Research Center , awarded to the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institute of Mental Health. Funding Information: This research uses data from the Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide Among Sexual Minority Youth Study, designed by Arnold H. Grossman and Stephen T. Russell, and supported by Award R01MH091212 from the National Institute of Mental Health. Administrative support for this research was also provided by Grant R24HD042849, Population Research Center, awarded to the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institute of Mental Health. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine",
year = "2018",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.02.003",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "63",
pages = "503--505",
journal = "Journal of Adolescent Health",
issn = "1054-139X",
publisher = "Elsevier USA",
number = "4",
}