The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and APA highlight that social support is critical for well-being:

Using inclusive language is a key part of being a supportive peer according to the Michigan State University GSCC :

Transgender (or "trans") identity is about —one's internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither—which is distinct from sexual orientation.

Identities related to sexual orientation.

Many trans adults experience "social costs" for gender nonconformity, which can impact employment and mental health.

This can involve social changes (name/pronouns), legal changes (documents), or medical changes (hormones/surgery), though not all trans people pursue every form.

Use "Gay," "Lesbian," or "LGBTQIA+" rather than outdated medical terms like "homosexual".

Inclusive of various biological sex characteristics and orientations. 2. The Transgender Community