Family support protects trans young people – but their families need support too
Source: The Conversation
Summary: An Australian news article highlighting the importance of family support for gender diverse young people and the support needs of families themselves.
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Yes, words can harm young trans people. Here’s what we can do to help
Source: The Conversation
Summary: An Australian news article highlighting the high rates of poor health outcomes for gender diverse young people, the harm negative media and public coverage can do and how we can help support gender diverse young people practically.
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How parents can support a child who comes out as trans – by conquering their own fears, following their child’s lead and tolerating ambiguity too
Source: The Conversation
Summary: An Australian news article highlighting the importance of family support for gender diverse young people and outlining advice and tips for parents on supporting their child.
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The care that transgender youth need and deserve
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
Summary: This Harvard Health article explores the importance of gender-affirming care for gender non-confirming people on their mental health.
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Watching for eating disorders in transgender teens
Source: Stanford Medicine
Summary: A Stanford Medicine article exploring a study about eating disorders in gender diverse young people.
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Experts declare Trump Jr’s trans claim as fake news
Source: AAP FactCheck
Summary: Associate Professor Ada Cheung, a clinical scientist and head of Trans Health Research at The University of Melbourne and Dr Ken Pang, a consultant paediatrician from The Royal Children's Hospital, feature on the AAP addressing Donald Trump Jnr’s recent claim regarding rates of regret following gender transition.
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Gender fluidity: What it means and why support matters
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
Summary: This Harvard Health article focuses on what gender fluidity means and how to support gender fluid youth.
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Misgendering: What it is and why it matters
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
Summary: This Harvard Health article explores what misgendering means, tips for how to avoid accidentally misgendering someone and what you can do if someone has been misgendered by yourself or by others.
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