Description
While humans are often organized into binary categories like male/female, man/woman, black/white, these categories oversimplify and ignore the complexity of human experience. The constructs of race, sex, and gender, however, are better thought of as continuums rather than binary categories. This session will be divided into three sections to explore topics that would benefit from a more expansive approach: intersectionality, intersex, and nonbinary identities. Intersectionality refers to the way our multiple social identities like race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, body size, nationality, and additional identities intersect in ways that allow for privilege or marginalization, and produce an impact that is greater than the sum of each individual identity. The intersectionality section will provide an overview of the concept with a focus on ethnic-racial identity,1 highlighting the challenges and disparities that transgender and nonbinary youth of color experience, as well as their strengths and resilience.2 We will provide a framework for thinking about intersectionality and ethnic-racial identity.3 There will be sections to highlight specific ethnic-racial groups, including Black, Latinx, and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) transgender and nonbinary youth, and relevant cultural considerations. Next, we will explore intersex traits4 and variations in sex development, including definitions, terminology, and psychosocial implications, such as intersex stigma. Finally, we will discuss nonbinary gender identities, how gender manifests in social interactions, disparities and barriers to care, and considerations for gender affirmation. In all sections, we highlight the strengths and resilience of these diverse youth and provide practical clinical recommendations for mental health providers. We will utilize interactive audience-response technology to engage participants.
Format
Recorded webinar.
This content was recorded during the APA 2023 Annual Meeting.
Learning Objectives
- Review the concept of intersectionality and how it applies to transgender and nonbinary youth of color, especially those of Black, Latinx, and Asian American Pacific Islander ethnicity.
- Identify common challenges for intersex youth and how to best support these youth.
- Describe nonbinary identities and how to best affirm these youth with individually tailored interventions.
Target Audience
Medical Students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, non-psychiatrist Physicians
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Program Start Date: May 1, 2025
Program End Date: May 1, 2028
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may do so after completing all sections of the course including the evaluation. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the completion date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The APA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Instructors
- Albert Zhou, MD
- Kai Huang, BS
- Terence Howard, MD, MS
Planners
- Vishal Madaan, MD, Chief of Education and Deputy Medical Director at the American Psychiatric Association.
Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities
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Technical Requirements
This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:
- The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
- Internet Explorer 11+
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Optimal System Configuration:
- Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher
Minimum Requirements:
- Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
- Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
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