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Caring for young people experiencing gender dysphoria
Join our interdisciplinary panel of experts for a discussion about how can we best support the mental health of young people who experience gender dysphoria.
Watch this facilitated panel discussion of Stevie's story to be better equipped to:
- describe the general principles of providing a safe and supportive environment for young people seeking care for gender dysphoria
- implement key principles of providing an integrated approach in the identification, assessment, treatment and support of young people with gender dysphoria
- identify challenges, tips and strategies in providing a collaborative response to assist young people who have gender dysphoria and who are experiencing increased risk of depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicide.
Panel List
Review the interdisciplinary panel of experts' bios:
- Associate Professor Michelle Telfer (Paediatrician, Victoria)
- Associate Professor Darren Russell (General Practitioner/Sexual Health Physician, Queensland)
- Associate Professor Campbell Paul (Psychiatrist, Victoria)
- Dr Elizabeth Riley (Counsellor, New South Wales)
Facilitator:
- Associate Professor Damien Riggs (Social Worker, South Australia)
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This webinar was produced in November 2016. The Mental Health Professionals’ Network’s webinars are produced for mental health professionals. The information is intended for suitably-experienced mental health professionals and does not replace clinical judgement and decision making. It is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only and may or may not be relevant to particular patients or circumstances. The subject matter is not exhaustive of any mental health conditions presented. Health professionals implementing any recommendations contained in the webinar must exercise their own independent skill or judgement or seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances when so doing. Any information presented in the webinar recording was deemed relevant at the time of the live event and after this date has not been reviewed. No guarantee can be given that the information is free from error or omission. Accordingly, MHPN and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including without limitation liability by reason of negligence) to any users of the information contained in any MHPN webinar for any loss or damage (consequential or otherwise) cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information contained in MHPN webinars and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation of the information.