The purpose of this learning module is to provide you with an understanding of key considerations when engaging with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients with eating disorders (EDs). TGD patients experience elevated rates of disordered eating. This module will explain unique experiences and obstacles to recovery among TGD patients and outline actionable strategies to provide culturally humble care. This module will also discuss serious mental illnesses that may co-occur among TGD patients with EDs. At the end of each module chapter, you will be presented with review questions to refresh your learning.
Learning Resources — Learning Modules in Transgender Health
Enhancing the Resilience of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth and their Families
In this module, we explore shifting our perspectives on Trans and Gender-Diverse (TGD) from a focus on disparities to a focus on resiliencies and strengths, and how health centers can build and promote this strength.
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- LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth
- Transgender Health
Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents
In this module for pediatric and family medicine care teams, we will identify best and promising practices for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth, explore how gender affirming clinical care supports the mental health of TGD youth, and learn how providers can help guide families in accessing psychosocial and community resources to support TGD youth.
- Filed under
- LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth
- Transgender Health
Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
This module will guide learners through the basics of health care for transgender and gender diverse people. Participants will learn terminology, demographics and health disparities along with gender affirmation care and treatment.