Trans Elders' Experiences with Social Isolation
Transgender individuals face unique challenges in society due to their gender identity, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and disconnection...
I will discuss how peer support groups can help improve the resilience of transgender individuals. Resilience is defined as an individual's ability to cope with adversity and bounce back from...
Parental Support Networks are crucial for affirming transgender children because they provide emotional, psychological, and financial support that is essential to their well-being and development....
The transgender community is one that has faced many challenges throughout history. Trans people face discrimination from all sides – from employment to healthcare, housing to education, and even...
Transgender individuals are at an increased risk for mental health issues due to the unique challenges they face in their daily lives. These include discrimination, harassment, violence, social...
What is a Grassroots Mutual Aid Network?
A grassroots mutual aid network refers to an informal group of people who come together voluntarily to provide assistance to one another without any...
Psychological Effects of Long Waiting Lists for Medical Transition Care
Medical transition care involves a series of steps that individuals undergo to transition from their assigned gender at...
Gender is an important aspect of human identity that has been associated with various social constructs such as masculinity and femininity since ancient times. The way one expresses their gender can...
A peer mentor is a person who has been through similar experiences as the mentee, which makes them more likely to understand their struggles and challenges. For transgender youth, having a peer...
Family rejection and negative attitudes towards transgender people have been reported to increase risks for mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety.
When families provide supportive...