Gender-Affirming Psychiatric Care: A Comprehensive Handbook for Transgender and Gender-Expansive Individuals

Edited by Teddy G Goetz, MD, MS, and Alex S Keuroghlian, MD, this groundbreaking handbook is dedicated to providing affirming, intersectional, and evidence-informed psychiatric care for transgender, non-binary, and/or gender-expansive (TNG) people. The comprehensive resource covers a wide range of topics, including:

Epidemiology and Neuroscience of Gender

The handbook delves into the epidemiology of gender-affirming care, exploring the complexities of gender identity and expression. It also examines the neuroscience of gender, shedding light on the biological and psychological factors that contribute to gender development.

Psychopharmacological Considerations and Minority Stress Model

The authors invoke the minority stress model throughout the handbook, acknowledging the unique challenges faced by multiply marginalized communities, including:

• Two-Spirit individuals
• Black, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals
• Neurodivergent and disabled individuals
• Migrants, refugees, and unhoused people

This intersectional approach ensures that the handbook addresses the specific needs and concerns of these underserved populations.

Clinical Discussions and Best Practices

The handbook covers a range of clinical topics, including:

• Trauma-informed care: Providing sensitive and compassionate care for TNG individuals who have experienced trauma
• Developmentally appropriate care: Tailoring care to the unique needs of TNG individuals across the lifespan
• Gender affirmation in the context of eating disorders, substance use disorders, pregnancy, and serious mental illness
• Care in the settings of incarceration and gender identity conversion efforts
• Systems-level change: Implementing inclusive policies and practices in healthcare systems
• Collecting gender identity information in electronic health records
• Building gender-affirming clinical environments

By exploring these critical topics, the handbook aims to equip mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive, affirming care for TNG individuals.

Published by the American Psychiatric Association Publishing, this 420-page handbook is a vital resource for mental health professionals, researchers, and advocates working with TNG communities.

Language: English

Pages: 420

ISBN-10: 1615374728

ISBN-13: 978-1615374724