Gender-affirming hormones improve mental health in young people

Research shows gender-affirming hormones improve mental health in trans young people

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Gender-affirming hormones improve mental health in trans young people.  Source: Ted Eytan, scimex A US study has found that gender-affirming hormones are linked to improved mental health and psychosocial functioning in trans and nonbinary young people. The study, from the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that when teenagers’ outer appearance matched up with their…

Victoria to scrap Australia Day parade this year.

Victoria to scrap Australia Day parade

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Australia Day in Perth, 2013.   Source: Kaoz69, Wikimedia Commons The Victorian government has decided to cancel its annual Australia Day parade, receiving both praise and criticism. A First Nations leader has applauded the government for this decision, whereas Victoria’s Opposition leader called the decision ‘deeply disappointing’ and demanded an explanation. A Victorian government spokesperson said,…