Media & Press
Research in the Public Conversation
Dr. Toomey's work on LGBTQ+ youth, transgender adolescents, and family well-being has been covered by national and international media outlets.
Print & Online Coverage
Local opinion: El Rio abruptly ends access to minors' gender-affirming care
Arizona Daily Star·May 10, 2025Op-ed
'Like a punch to the gut': Trump threats halt Tucson provider's teen gender-affirming care
Arizona Republic·May 11, 2025Expert quote
El Rio in Tucson ends gender-affirming care for teens
Arizona Daily Star·May 12, 2025Expert quote
Families find ways to protect their LGBTQ kids
Scientific American·March 19, 2024Expert quote
How a SLO County meeting descended into misinformation – and why it's dangerous
The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)·August 1, 2024Expert quote
Few Transgender Children Change Their Minds After 5 Years, Study Finds
The New York Times·May 4, 2022Expert quote
Kids usually stay consistent when they socially transition young, according to a study
CNN Health·May 11, 2022Expert quote
Local opinion: Proposed bills would harm Arizonan transgender youth and their families
Arizona Daily Star·February 15, 2022Op-ed
Why two books on gender identity and sexuality are roiling local schools
Portland Press Herald·September 9, 2022Expert quote
What age do transgender kids know they're trans? And other FAQs from parents, answered
Fatherly·July 13, 2022Expert quote
Young people found time to figure out their identities during the pandemic
Teen Vogue·June 24, 2021Expert quote
How to use science to talk to kids about gender
Popular Science·August 2, 2021Expert quote
Gender-affirming care improves mental health for transgender youth
ScienceNews·August 26, 2021Expert quote
Young trans children know who they are
The Atlantic·January 15, 2019Expert quote
More than half of transgender adolescents attempt suicide, study says
The Washington Post·September 14, 2018Expert quote
Among teens, transgender males are most likely to attempt suicide, study says
CNN·September 11, 2018Expert quote
Trans teens much more likely to attempt suicide
Reuters·September 12, 2018Expert quote
Half of transgender teen boys have attempted suicide, according to a new study
BuzzFeed News·September 13, 2018Expert quote
How to really help gay teens thrive
The Atlantic·May 30, 2017Expert quote
Telling gay and lesbian teens 'it'll get better' doesn't help them cope with stress
Newsweek·May 17, 2017Expert quote
Radio & Podcast
Still here, still queer: Creating art & spaces of belonging for LGBTQ youth
UA Center for Compassion Studies Podcast·February 10, 2023Podcast
Transgender youth face fewer rights in the new year
Arizona Public Media·December 22, 2022Radio
School policies could have major health implications for transgender kids, experts say
Virginia Public Radio (WVTF)·September 29, 2022Radio
Interview with Russ Toomey (Parts 1 & 2)
I Stand By You Podcast (Spotify)·December 2019Podcast
Arizona study examines suicide risk in transgender teens
KJZZ (Phoenix)·September 21, 2018Radio
More than half of transgender male adolescents attempt suicide, study says
KCBS Radio (San Francisco)·September 14, 2018Radio
UA researcher assesses how allied student-athletes are with LGBT community
KJZZ (Phoenix)·February 23, 2017Radio
Arizona professor finds few studies address LGB youth of color
KJZZ (Phoenix)·October 3, 2016Radio
The health benefits of GSAs
KFAI (Minneapolis)·December 22, 2011Radio
Television
Gender identity in schools: Some push for new policies involving parents
KGUN-9·March 30, 2023TV
LGBTQ suicide rates remain high but there is hope
Cronkite News (Arizona PBS)·January 12, 2021TV
Proposed TUSD sex-ed curriculum changes draw vocal criticism and support
Arizona Public Media (AZPM)·September 27, 2019TV
National transgender hotline hopes to prevent suicide
KVOA4·May 7, 2019TV
Oliver's Journey
Arizona Illustrated, Arizona Public Media·February 23, 2017TV
YWCA holds panel to discuss transgender issues in schools
KGUN9·November 30, 2017TV
Media Inquiries
Dr. Toomey is available for interviews, expert commentary, and media consultation on LGBTQ+ youth development, transgender adolescent health, suicide prevention, and family well-being. Please reach out via email.
Toomey@arizona.edu