Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original,focused research in a snapshot approach. Although most lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,and questioning youths are quite resilient and emerge from adolescence as healthy adults,the effects of stigma and heterosexism can contribute to health disparities. From a public health perspective,transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals,compared with their cisgender peers,experience substantially higher lifelong rates of anxiety,depression,self-harm and suicidality,substance use,eating disorders,victimization,homelessness,and incarceration. Pediatric primary care providers (PPCPs) can help foster early access to mental health,family support,and ongoing gender-affirming care that,ultimately,reduces the risk of gender dysphoria,isolation,and shame that many TGD youth unfortunately face. Part 2 of this first-of-its-kind 3-part series can help PPCPs become stronger allies for TGD patients and their families in the clinic,community,and beyond,providing the promise of both a medical home and a future that celebrates people for being true to themselves.
Publisher: American Academy of PediatricsISBN: 9781610025393Weight: 310 gDimensions: 279 x 216 mm
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