Posts tagged gender dysphoria

Latham claimed that trans people self-identifying, and not transphobia, was the cause of high rates of mental health issues and suicide among trans people.

“When you are transgender, feeling [seen] is often very elusive which means that the experience of it feels almost spiritual; the clouds part and for a moment everything feels right.”

“We know sex hormones like androgens and estrogens have really powerful effects on behaviour. But we don’t know if they have effects on gender identity. This points to a role.”

The decision removes a costly, time-consuming, and high-stress impediment to many young trans people’s ability to transition.

“Thank you to the Family Court for making the right decision. You have just changed the lives of hundreds of trans teens, for the better”

“These are vulnerable members of our community and this service offers them a safe place”

Trans respondents reported not seeing a doctor for advice even when they were in pain, suspecting practitioners would not know about binding.

The funding comes as the free legal service had an increase of people seeking help for their transgender children.

A health guide for LGBTI Victorians and their health service providers was launched by the Victorian Government earlier today.

A PEER support group for families of LGBTI children was set up in Toowoomba last year. PFLAG Toowoomba runs regular parent meetings, and is gearing up …