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Pediatric Collections: Lgbtq+: Support and Care Part 3: Caring for Transgender Children

AUTHOR American Academy of Pediatrics; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Academy of Pediatrics (Aap)
PUBLISHER American Academy of Pediatrics (05/31/2021)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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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.

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ISBN-13: 9781610025416
ISBN-10: 1610025415
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 100
Carton Quantity: 40
Country of Origin: US
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Medical | Pediatrics
Medical | LGBTQ+ Health
Medical | LGBTQ+ Studies - General
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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.

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