States' anti-trans measures could lead to dire mental health consequences, experts say

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June 16, 2023

Jason deBruyn, WUNC

A protester shows her opposition to Kentucky Senate bill SB150, known as the Transgender Health Bill outside the Senate chamber at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Timothy D. Easley/AP)

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More than 550 legislative bills restricting gender-affirming health care and other rights for transgender people have been introduced this year in nearly all states in the country.

In North Carolina, there are currently 10 anti-trans bills pending. Experts say restricting trans health care could increase suicide rates of trans people.

Jason deBruyn of WUNC reports.

This segment aired on June 16, 2023.

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