Trans Mental Health And Healthcare Flashcards
Why does Trans Mental Health matter?
Trans individuals experience elevated rates of mental health problems due to societal stigma, discrimination, and barriers in accessing healthcare
This population requires more tailored mental health services due to unique challenges.
What are common challenges faced by trans individuals in accessing healthcare?
Challenges include:
* Difficulty in accessing gender-affirming care
* Prolonged wait times for medical interventions
* Mental health stigma attached to being trans
A survey found that 34% felt uncertain about their gender while attending gender identity clinics.
Define Cisgenderism.
Cisgenderism is a belief system that upholds the gender binary (man/woman) and invalidates or erases trans identities and non-binary gender expressions
This concept highlights the societal norms that marginalize trans identities.
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender Dysphoria is the distress experienced by trans people when their gender identity does not align with their assigned sex at birth
This is recognized in the DSM-5.
What does Gender Affirmation refer to?
Gender Affirmation is the process through which trans individuals seek to align their gender identity with their outward appearance
This can involve social, legal, or medical steps.
What systemic issues impact the mental health of trans individuals?
Trans individuals face:
* Stigma
* Discrimination
* Social rejection
* Violence
These factors significantly affect their mental health.
What higher rates of mental health issues are observed in trans populations?
Trans populations show higher rates of:
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Substance use
* Suicidal thoughts
These issues arise due to social stressors.
46% of respondent face difficulties in obtaining necessary medical treatment whilst 8% were ridiculed for being trans
What is the Gender Affirming Model?
The Gender Affirming Model promotes the view that gender identity is diverse and not pathological
It encourages exploring gender identity without favoring a specific outcome.
What is the Informed Consent Model in trans healthcare?
The Informed Consent Model emphasizes the autonomy of trans people to access medical interventions without requiring a formal diagnosis of gender dysphoria
This model allows discussions of risks and benefits with healthcare providers.
What is Iatrogenic Distress?
Iatrogenic Distress refers to the distress induced in trans individuals by medical practices and rigid pathways that delay care
This distress can occur especially when forced to wait years for care.
What is the significance of proactive allyship in trans healthcare?
Knowledge of guidelines in hospitals:
What are key themes identified in the Cass Review regarding trans healthcare?
Key themes include:
* Prejudice against trans individuals especially getting healthcare
- Cisnormative bias prioritising cis individuals
- Pathologization of trans identities
- Inconsistent standards of evidence
These themes highlight ongoing issues in healthcare systems.
True or False: The Cass Review criticizes the medical model that treats trans identities as disorders.
True
This contributes to stigma and discrimination against trans individuals.
What is the impact of prolonged wait times for young individuals seeking trans healthcare?
Prolonged wait times negatively impact young individuals, particularly those with mental health challenges
This can lead to worsening mental health outcomes.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Model in trans healthcare allows access to hormone therapy without proving gender identity through psychological assessments.
Informed Consent Model
