Care should be provided because people need care, not to prevent suicide
Helen explains that gender-affirming care should be given based on medical need, not as a response to suicide threats, while acknowledging the consistently high suicide rates in trans youth across multiple international studies
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
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