Oral Presentation ESA-SRB-ANZBMS 2021

Psychological Challenges for Transgender Patients (#120)

Emerson Osterberg 1
  1. Healthy Minds, Happy Kids, Parramatta, NSW, Australia

One in five transgender people face discrimination from medical professionals each week which leads to them not seeking further medical intervention. The current presentation aims to provide information about the mental health trends of the transgender and gender diverse population, exploring factors that lead to better mental health outcomes for this marginalised group. A conversation about what changes we need to make in both our professional practice and our day-to-day lives to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for transgender and gender diverse people is explored.