New research from England shows a steep increase in children identifying as the wrong gender, sparking debate over the causes and implications. Some believe societal pressures and online influences are fueling this rapid growth in gender-related distress.
Key Facts:
- Diagnoses of gender dysphoria rose from fewer than 200 cases in 2011 to over 10,000 in 2021.
- Girls made up about twice as many cases as boys by 2021.
- Over half of those diagnosed had anxiety, depression, or a history of self-harm.
- Around 5% were prescribed puberty blockers, and 8% were given gender-altering hormones.
- The landmark Cass review advised caution about rushing children into treatments they might later regret.
The Rest of The Story:
The University of York study analyzed thousands of anonymized GP records between 2011 and 2021.
Researchers concluded that more children than ever believe they were born the wrong gender, with one in 1,200 young people now diagnosed.
Previously, it was just one in 60,000.
A surge in mental health problems accompanied this trend, leaving experts to ponder which comes first: the distress or the gender confusion.
Professor Tim Doran, one of the authors, suggested social media and increasing public awareness may play key roles.
The study’s findings echo concerns raised by the Cass review, which argued that care must be taken before offering irreversible medical interventions to minors.
Researchers also discovered high rates of anxiety and depression in this group, calling for better mental health support.
A new study by the University of York shows from 2015, the number of girls diagnosed with gender dysphoria began to skyrocket, with social media and mental health thought to be factors: https://t.co/9tDb98h4Qp pic.twitter.com/o8EadPAlVz
— The Australian (@australian) January 24, 2025
Commentary:
This trend is nothing short of alarming.
Children across the country are being told by some teachers and cultural forces that they can change their gender at will, and it is causing great harm to young minds.
The idea that we can push life-altering beliefs on children is, quite frankly, criminal.
Those promoting gender confusion to minors deserve the same scrutiny as any predator.
Encouraging radical medical or psychological steps for children who are still developing is irresponsible.
It is time for parents, communities, and policymakers to stand against the normalization of these destructive ideas.
🚨NEW STUDY: A new analysis of studies on hormonal interventions for children with gender dysphoria found that the majority had worse mental health outcomes and that many studies claiming improvements exaggerated their benefits.
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— Christina Buttons (@buttonslives) June 9, 2024
The Bottom Line:
The dramatic surge in pediatric gender dysphoria diagnoses reflects a complex combination of social, psychological, and cultural factors.
Caution and greater oversight are essential to protect vulnerable children from potentially irreversible decisions.
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