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Options and realities for trans and gender diverse young people receiving care in Australia's mental health system: findings from Trans Pathways

Trans and gender diverse young people experience mental health difficulties self-harm and suicidality at markedly higher rates than the general population, yet they often feel isolated from mental health services. There is little qualitative research on the experiences of trans and gender diverse young people accessing mental health support in Australia.

Citation:
Strauss P, Lin A, Winter S, Waters Z, Watson V, Wright Toussaint D, et al. Options and realities for trans and gender diverse young people receiving care in Australia's mental health system: findings from Trans Pathways. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2020:4867420972766.

Keywords:
Mental health services; gender diverse; gender-affirming care; transgender

Abstract:
Trans and gender diverse young people experience mental health difficulties self-harm and suicidality at markedly higher rates than the general population, yet they often feel isolated from mental health services. There is little qualitative research on the experiences of trans and gender diverse young people accessing mental health support in Australia.