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Gender identity issues in youth: opportunities, terminologies, histories, and advancements
1Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Ambulatory Care Pavilion, 75-59 263rd Street, Glen Oaks, NY 11004, USA. rpleak@nshs.edu
Abstract:
An expanding number of mental health professionals evaluate, advocate for, treat, and refer gender variant children and transgender youth.Official recognition of these persons and their needs as well as support for improvement and change come from several different national surveys and professional policy and accreditation organizations. Being informed about these and other available resources can help with patient advocacy. The author provides a reading list for youth and families, definitions of terms, a history of youth gender variance, history and policies of professional organizations, and recent reports and initiatives. An appendix with a patient's first-hand story is included.
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