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        Trans Young People’s Experiences of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

        Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is particularly common among trans young people. Trans young people tend to experience high levels of emotional distress due to the unique stressors they face, and often use NSSI as an emotion regulation strategy. These stressors include gender dysphoria, body image concerns, and transphobic experiences. ...

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        A critical discussion of pediatric gender measures to clarify the utility and purpose of “measuring” gender

        Pediatric gender clinics and researchers commonly use scales to measure different dimensions of gender (e.g. identity, dysphoria, satisfaction). There has been little investigation into the relevance and consumer acceptability of these scales within contemporary understandings and experiences of gender.  ...

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        A scoping review of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents’ experiences of physical activity, sport, and exercise participation

        This study investigated the potential of using SARS-CoV-2 viral Increasing young people's physical activity, along with their motivation and confidence to be active, is widely advocated for supporting desirable health outcomes. Trans and gender diverse (henceforth; trans) young people experience significant physical activity-related barriers compared to cisgender (i.e., an individual for whom gender identity and sex presumed at birth are in alignment) peers. ...

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        Mental Health Issues and Complex Experiences of Abuse Among Trans and Gender Diverse Young People: Findings from Trans Pathways

        Those working in trans and gender diverse health care need to be aware of the high prevalence of violence and abuse among trans and gender diverse young people ...

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        Reidentification with Birth-Registered Sex in a Western Australian Pediatric Gender Clinic Cohort

        Some young people who identify as transgender and seek gender-affirming medical care subsequently reidentify with their sex registered at birth. Evidence regarding the frequency and characteristics of this experience is lacking.  ...

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        Mental health difficulties among trans and gender diverse young people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Findings from Trans Pathways

        Recent research highlights an overlap of gender diversity and autism spectrum disorders (ASD); however, data on individuals who are trans and also on the autism spectrum are largely from clinical samples and may not be representative of individuals who are trans with ASD in the general population. In addition, there is scant literature on the mental health of these individuals and their experiences in accessing gender-affirming care. ...

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        Gender Diversity

        Not all children or teenagers identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. As a result, some may choose to change their name, their clothes or their body. With considerably higher rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and attempted suicide, the need for specialist mental health services has been recognised. ...

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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. ...

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        Embrace 2024 Research Award winners announced

        Embrace 2024 Research Award winners Associate Professor Yael Perry, Julia Bak, and Dr Helen Morgan (not pictured: Jacinta Freeman and Oliver Keane). ...

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        The Positive Aspects of Being the Parent of a Trans Child: Findings from Trans Pathways

        The existing literature exploring the experiences of parenting a trans child tends toward reporting the challenging aspects of the parental journey. Studies also reference positive experiences such as enhanced parent-child connectedness and affirmation of personal values. Limited dedicated research focused on the positive aspects of parenting a trans child exists. We aimed to better understand positive parental experiences accordingly. ...

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