Psychiatric Times November 29, 2022
Psychiatrists are in a unique position to empower their patients by recognizing and addressing key issues surrounding gender and sexuality.
SPECIAL REPORT: PSYCHOEDUCATION
The data is clear: We should expect an increasing number of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth presenting to our practices over the coming years.1 We must ask ourselves: Are we prepared to treat these patients and their families with the most affirming, evidence-based treatment available?2
Case Example
For discussion purposes, consider a prototypical case of “Bar,” an 11-year-old child who presents to your office accompanied by his parents. Bar was assigned female at birth but recently began identifying with “he/him” pronouns; he is scared to face impending puberty. Bar’s father informs you that he is afraid...