The issue resulted in the biggest increase among contacts to Childline
Childline delivered 476 counselling sessions on gender dysphoria in the year to March, a 20% rise year-on-year, out of 2,457 total contacts on sexuality and gender identity, the NSPCC reported. For HR and DEI leads, the data signals growing demand for inclusive mental health support and should inform employee assistance program design and workplace inclusion policies.
Concerns include their parents’ reactions and being alienated from their friendship groups