Clinical Scorecard: Evaluating the Value of Suffering: Research Funding, Scientific Autonomy, and the Marginalization of Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Suicide risk among sexual and gender diverse youth
Key Mechanisms
Epistemic obstruction and funding termination impacting research on gender identity and health disparities
Target Population
Sexual and gender diverse preteens at elevated suicide risk
Care Setting
Research and public health policy
Key Highlights
Research funding decisions can marginalize certain populations, affecting scientific inquiry.
The NIH terminated funding for studies focused on gender identity, impacting research on SGD youth.
SGD youth exhibit significantly higher rates of suicidal behaviors compared to their peers.
Anti-LGBTQIA+ policies correlate with increased suicide attempts among affected youth.
Epistemic injustice can render the suffering of marginalized populations invisible.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Recognize elevated suicide risk in SGD youth.
Management
Implement consensus-based guidelines for involving SGD youth in research.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Track the impact of political contexts on mental health outcomes in SGD populations.
Risks
Consider the effects of anti-LGBTQIA+ policies on mental health and suicide risk.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Sexual and gender diverse youth at risk for suicide
Need for evidence-based interventions tailored to the unique experiences of SGD youth.
Clinical Best Practices
Engage SGD youth in research to ensure their voices are heard.
Advocate for funding that supports research on marginalized populations.
Address the mental health impacts of societal and political factors on SGD youth.
