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How parents can support a child who comes out as trans – by conquering their own fears, following their child's lead and tolerating ambiguity

  • Written by Em Matsuno, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Palo Alto University, Palo Alto University
imageStudies show that family acceptance or rejection has a big impact on a trans child's mental health and happiness. Scott Hoon / Barcroft Media via Getty Images

Young transgender, or trans, people face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicide. These elevated mental health risks largely stem from external factors such as discrimination,...

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