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Transgender and gender expansive youth face increased challenges in many realms, including home, school, foster care, the legal system, and health care. They have a disproportionately elevated risk of developing depression and suicidality, but continue to be pathologized and invalidated by clinicians without adequate knowledge of the relevant issues. This can make it extremely difficult for transgender youth to access safe and gender-affirming mental health services. As members of the child psychiatry community, we must educate ourselves to become competent providers and advocates for this vulnerable, often underserved population.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Book forum Source Type: research