Transgender people face alarmingly high rates of verbal harassment and physical violence,including at home and at school. Transgender youths face significant mental health issues as a consequence,including depression and suicidality,anxiety,body image distortion,substance abuse,and post-traumatic stress disorder. Part 3 of this first-of-its-kind 3-part series helps show how pediatric primary care providers (PPCPs) are uniquely situated to screen,identify,and care for transgender and gender-diverse youths. As children and adolescents become increasingly aware of gender diversity,PPCPs should be attentive to physical and emotional cues that point to gender-related distress. Early identification of distress in transgender patients,supported exploration of identity,and affirmation helps foster healthy growth and development in a particularly vulnerable population. It also leads to positive long-term health outcomes,including decreased morbidity and mortality.
Publisher: American Academy of PediatricsISBN: 9781610025416Weight: 350 gDimensions: 279 x 216 mm
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