Transgender Mental Health: Providing Inclusive Support

Authors

Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, The JED Foundation (JED)

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2-6-2024

Comments

Presentation: 58:40

Abstract

Objectives

• Learn highlight from recent research about the elevated risk for negative mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ youth.
• Understand the unique barriers LGBTQIA+ young people face, with a specific focus on transgender youth.
• Explore ways to create affirming and supportive environments for transgender youth, including being educated as a provider about transition-related care.

Agenda

• Shared definitions & the youth mental health landscape
• How LGBTQIA+ youth fare release to peers
• Factors that increase risk and protect against harm
• What we can do to help

Recommended Citation

Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, Laura, "Transgender Mental Health: Providing Inclusive Support" (2024). Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Grand Rounds. Paper 74.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/phbgr/74

Language

English