Gender-Affirming Psychiatric Care

Gender-Affirming Psychiatric Care is the first textbook in the field to provide an affirming, intersectional, and evidence-informed approach to caring for transgender, non-binary, and/or gender-expansive (TNG) people. Contributors offer an expert view from fields such as psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, pharmacy, public health, law, business, and community activism, and each of the 26 chapters features at least one TNG author.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 420 pages
Publication date: 07 January 2024
Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing

Gender-Affirming Psychiatric Care is a groundbreaking textbook that pioneers an affirming, intersectional, and evidence-informed approach to providing care for transgender, non-binary, and/or gender-expansive (TNG) individuals. This comprehensive resource is the first of its kind in the field, offering a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on the care of TNG people.

Contributors from various fields, including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, pharmacy, public health, law, business, community activism, and more, provide expert insights into the complexities of gender-affirming care. Each of the 26 chapters in the book features at least one TNG author, ensuring that the professional perspective is enriched with firsthand knowledge and experiences.

The book begins with an introductory discussion of epidemiology, neuroscience of gender, and psychopharmacological considerations for prescribing with TNG people. It then delves into an in-depth examination of various aspects of gender-affirming care. These include intersectional, gender-affirming care for marginalized communities such as Two-Spirit and Indigenous, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, disabled, migrant, refugee, and unhoused individuals. The book also addresses the developmental needs of TNG people across different age groups, including childhood and adolescence, and older age. It explores gender identity affirmation in the context of eating disorders, substance use disorders, pregnancy, and serious mental illness. Additionally, the book addresses the specific care needs of populations who have experienced the traumas of incarceration and gender identity conversion efforts. It emphasizes the importance of systems-level change, including the collection of gender identity information in electronic health records, the creation of gender-affirming clinical environments, and mental health law and policy considerations.

Gender Affirming Psychiatric Care is a rigorous and timely resource that is indispensable for mental health and primary care providers. It offers a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to caring for TNG individuals, ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care and support. By integrating cutting-edge neuroscience, clinical research, best practices, mental health systems design, and mental health policy, this textbook provides a roadmap for delivering affirming and inclusive care to this underserved and marginalized population.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781615374724