Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Transgender and Gender Diverse Adult Patients Seeking Facial Surgery

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients may present to a surgical context with complex mental health challenges, many of which stem from external stressors. TGD patients also may face disparities regarding the accessibility and quality of health care experiences, which also erodes the mental health of patients. Providers who offer gender-affirming surgery need to be aware of the context that patients may arrive in and install practices that can address the needs of TGD patients.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research