TRANS LIVES ON HOLD.
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| Title: | TRANS LIVES ON HOLD. |
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| Authors: | Webb, C J |
| Source: | Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal. Apr2024, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p25-28. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Health services accessibility, National health services, Mental health services, Gender identity, Transphobia, Stereotypes, Transgender people, Gender affirming care, Medical appointments, Discrimination (Sociology), Social support, Psychosocial factors, Well-being, Microaggressions |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | The article emphasizes the detrimental impact of long waiting times for appointments at gender identity clinics (GICs) on the mental health of transgender individuals, highlighting the need for timely referrals and access to gender-affirming care. It also discusses the importance of NHS Talking Therapies services in supporting transgender individuals during these waiting periods, emphasizing the need for trans-informed psychological intervention. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article emphasizes the detrimental impact of long waiting times for appointments at gender identity clinics (GICs) on the mental health of transgender individuals, highlighting the need for timely referrals and access to gender-affirming care. It also discusses the importance of NHS Talking Therapies services in supporting transgender individuals during these waiting periods, emphasizing the need for trans-informed psychological intervention. |
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| ISSN: | 14750724 |
