Teenager articles

  • Where does the Cass report leave trans teenagers?

    Dr Hilary Cass’s review of NHS gender identity services has been published. Amelia Gentleman reports on what it means for children at the centre of it allIn 2020, 17-year-old Chase was referred to the NHS gender identity development service by a GP.“When I first got on the waiting list, it made things a bit easier to deal with,” Chase tells Hannah Moore. “Because I was like, OK, I feel horrible right now, my mental health is really bad but there is something in the pipeline.” Continue reading
  • Teenager dies after suspected crocodile attack in the Torres Strait

    Body of 16-year-old boy discovered with injuries ‘consistent with a crocodile attack’ as wildlife officers search for animalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack off an island in the Torres Strait, police have confirmed.Thursday Island water police launched a search and rescue operation near Saibai Island after receiving reports at about 4am on Thursday...
  • Boone County woman charged in teenage daughter's death

    Court documents say a 14-year old victim was found dead in her home in an "emaciated, skeletal state"