Recent policy changes by the Trump administration concerning transgender youth have exacerbated mental health challenges in this vulnerable group, leading to increased reports of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. In California, despite protective state policies, advocates report a troubling rise in distress among youth they serve. Key statistics show a 700% surge in crisis hotline contacts following the election, reflecting a climate of fear as anti-trans sentiments become normalized. Advocacy organizations express concern over potential funding cuts due to heightened political scrutiny, further intensifying anxiety among transgender youth and their families.
Kids and families are scared to death. It's like they're terrorized, that's what it feels like, said Jill Jacobs, chief executive officer of the Bay Area-based Family Builders.
Jacobs points to data from The Trevor Project, which documented a nearly 700% increase in contacts to its mental health crisis hotline the day after the election.
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