Description

This volume addresses special issues facing gender and sexual minority youths in areas such as primary care, behavioral health, substance abuse, medical management updates, surgical options, and changing health care laws. Additional information is provided on working with schools, teams, churches, and the community at large for the benefit of LGBTQ and youths in other vulnerable populations with whom they interact for a rounded wellness approach. Letters and stories from the patient perspective provide first-hand insight for empathetic care.

Topics Include

The Stress of Being a Minority: LGBTQ Youths' Intersection with Other Vulnerable Populations
Primary Care for Sexual Minority and Gender Minority Youth
Behavioral Health of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Substance Abuse among Sexual Minority and Gender Minority Youth
Hot Topics and Fresh Paradigms in Gender, Diversity, and Care
Medical Management Updates for Gender Minority Youth and Difficult Cases
Surgical Options for Gender Minority Youth
Changing Health Care Laws
Working with Schools, Teams, Churches, and the Community
Letters and Stories -- The Patient Perspective
Thoughts on the Future of LGBTQ Youth