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Denying transgender identity has serious impact on mental health

  • Written by Bethany Grace Howe, PhD Candidate, Media Studies, University of Oregon
A demonstrator holds a sign against the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

“Sticks and stones may break my bones – but words will never hurt me,” goes the playground rhyme.

But the adage is only half right, according to my research on transgender mental health.

Words can hurt.

In October, The New York Times...

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