“There is no evidence of a large rise in suicides in young patients attending a gender identity clinic in London, an independent review has found.”

"Prof Appleby’s review concludes “the data do not support the claim”.

And he added that the way the issue had been discussed on social media was “insensitive, distressing and dangerous”.

“A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said decisions on children’s healthcare must follow the evidence at all times.”

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    4 months ago

    Except they also say “The evidence on suicide risk in children and young people with gender dysphoria is generally poor.”

    That’s not debunking. That’s denial of the problem.