This book aids clinicians in supporting and caring for transgender and gender-diverse children and adolescents – youth who are born into an incongruent body.
A recent study using data from 19 states reported that 1.8% of American youth identified as transgender. Many people who are transgender will experience gender dysphoria, the intense emotional distress that is caused by a discrepancy between a person's gender identity and their sex assigned at birth.
In this compact volume, the authors discuss the variety of domains involved in addressing gender dysmorphia: social, psychological, medical, and legislative/advocacy. They provide clear and concise information on the types and timing of gender-affirming medications and surgical interventions and offer useful suggestions for making interactions in the clinic and the clinical space inclusive for transgender and gender-diverse youth. Among the topics covered include:- identity development and gender nonconformity in early childhood and puberty
- the importance of access to mental health professionals with expertise in gender nonconformity
- the responsible use of developmentally appropriate gender-affirming medications and surgical interventions
- related clinical issues such as nutrition counselling for youth receiving gender-affirming treatments
- creating a safe and inclusive healthcare environment for transgender and gender-diverse youth
- advocating for transgender and gender-diverse patients by working with local and national policy makers
Providing Affirming Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth is essential reading for pediatric healthcare professionals including physicians in pediatrics and family medicine, plastic surgeons, nurses, dietitians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other practitioners. Students in these fields as well as policy makers also would find this a useful resource.
Author(s): Adam W. Dell, Jessica Robnett, Dana N. Johns, Emily M. Graham, Cori A. Agarwal, Lindsey Imber, Nicole L. Mihalopoulos
Series: SpringerBriefs in Public Health
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 55
City: Cham
Providing Affirming Care to Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth
With Contributions by Brett Myers and Hayley McLaughlin
Copyright
Foreword
References
Contents
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction
Terms and Definition
Population Trends
Awareness and Acceptance
Gender Dysphoria
Gender-Affirming Care
References
Chapter 2: Identity Development and Mental Health
Introduction
Identity Development
Early Childhood
Puberty
Gender Isn’t Just “Boy” and “Girl”: Acknowledging and Supporting All Identities
Gender Diversity Is Not a Mental Health Diagnosis
“Well-Controlled” Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression
The Role of Mental Health Professionals
Gender Diversity and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Frequent Overlap?
Disparities in Access
References
Chapter 3: Gender Affirmation: Medical
Introduction
Background and History
Puberty Blockers
Starting Gender-Affirming Hormones
Transmasculine-Affirming Medications
Transfeminine-Affirming Medications
References
Chapter 4: Gender Affirmation: Surgical
Guidelines for Gender-Affirming Surgery
Adolescent Transgender Surgical Overview
Preoperative Considerations
Selection of Surgical Technique
Postoperative Care
Complications and Revisions
References
Chapter 5: Related Clinical Issues
Introduction
Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy
Nutrition in Adolescent Transgender Medicine
References
Chapter 6: Equity and Inclusivity
Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals
Staff Education
Signage
Language
Forms/Electronic Medical Record
Advertising/Marketing
Advocacy and Policies
Support from Family and Healthcare Providers
State/National Advocacy
References
Index
