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Transgender and binary people are exposed to stigmatization and discrimination, which contribute to poor mental health.

This is proven by a study from 2019, which showed that transgender and binary or TNB people were more likely to experience said stigmatization. This was associated with a higher likelihood of developing various mental health issues and disorders. Some of the most common ones were major depressive disorder or MDD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder or BPD, suicidal ideation and attempts

Similarly, according to a 2019 survey, more than 2 in 3 TNB youth reported symptoms of MDD. The survey also found that more than half of TNB youth have seriously considered suicide, with 29% of respondents having attempted suicide. 

Healthcare disparities and gender minorities

In a recently published study, researchers reveal that transgender individuals, both men at 16.4% and women at 15.9%, face a significantly higher likelihood -- 1 in 6 -- of long-term mental health conditions compared to cisgender individuals, where the risk stands at 1 in 10, 8.8% for men and 12% for women. The study, utilizing 2021 and 2022 English General Practitioner Patient Surveys, exposes an alarming 47.2% risk among non-binary transgender individuals.

Discrimination and barriers in healthcare contribute to these disparities, particularly affecting gender minorities. The research emphasizes the scarcity of gender-related data in health records, hindering a comprehensive understanding. 

Analyzing the responses of 1,520,457 participants, the study highlights gender-related differences in mental health conditions, with non-binary transgender individuals showing the highest probabilities at 47.21%. The findings underscore the urgent need for inclusivity in healthcare and advocate for broader societal support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse individuals. The study suggests further research into protective factors like gender affirmation and community building for mental health.