Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth in Inpatient and Other Residential Care

Inpatient and other residential care environments require special considerations for safety and unique opportunities to provide affirming care to TGD youth. Gender-positive policies, staff training, communication, placement, programming, and discharge planning are imperative; however, data and literature are limited in regard to affirming the care of TGD youth in such environments. This chapter draws from published research and best practice to support the wellness of TGD individuals in inpatient and similar settings. It offers clinical guidance for an organization ’s clinicians, administrators, educators, and advocates to provide safer and more effective care for TGD youth in such facilities to best support their mental and physical health.
Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research