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Respecting Pronouns Cuts Trans Youth Suicide Risk by 31%

12/12/2025

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The Trevor Project reports that respecting transgender and nonbinary youths' pronouns reduces suicide risk.
The study finds that youths whose pronouns are respected are 31% less likely to attempt suicide.
Only 46% of surveyed youths report pronouns are respected by most people in their lives.
The report urges increased pronoun respect and awareness, stressing effort and kindness, especially during the holiday season.

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The Trevor Project reports that respecting transgender and nonbinary youths' pronouns reduces suicide risk.
The study finds that youths whose pronouns are respected are 31% less likely to attempt suicide.
Only 46% of surveyed youths report pronouns are respected by most people in their lives.
The report urges increased pronoun respect and awareness, stressing effort and kindness, especially during the holiday season.