Psychiatric Times Celebrates Pride Month 2022
June is Pride Month. Psychiatric Times™ celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with a look at some features focused on how we, as clinicians, can provide better care for our LGBTQ+ patients.
Beyond the Binary
How can we better serve our nonbinary patients?
Disentangling the Web: Comorbidity Issues in Gender-Diverse Youth
Transgender and gender-diverse youth experience higher rates of depression, suicidal behaviors, and self-injury than their cisgender peers. Here’s what you need to know.
The Noxious Psychological Effects of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislative Bills Sweeping Across the US
The Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill will have a devastating effect on LGBTQ+ youth.
Fertility Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary Youth: Opportunities for Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists should discuss fertility with TNB youth during medical and mental health visits—early and often.
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/fertility-considerations-transgender-nonbinary-youth
Treating Transgender Youth: The Danger of Gender Identity Conversion Therapy
Transgender youth are at increased risk for a number of psychiatric morbidities. Gender identity conversion therapy can make them worse.
Bridging the LGBTQI Gap in Care: Why Psychiatrists Need to Do More to Treat These At-Risk Communities
The uneasy relationship between psychiatry and the LGBTQI continues to evolve. How can it be influenced for the better?
Multitude of Selves: Applying to Residencies as an LGBTQ+ Medical Student
Finding a program that is a good fit while LGBTQ+ may be more difficult than it seems…
Infusing Lived Experiences for Trans and Gender Diverse Patients
How can you provide affirmative mental health care for transgender and gender diverse patients?