Panelists will discuss mental health inequities affecting transgender and nonbinary people and provide strategies for incorporating evidence-based gender-affirming mental health care into clinical psychiatric practice. In addition, panelists will provide an introduction to current topics relevant to the mental health of transgender and nonbinary people and raise awareness of resources to support psychiatrists in advocating for this population.

Learning Objectives

• Provide an overview of the mental health inequities affecting transgender and non-binary people.
• Identify the positive impact of gender-affirming mental health care and discuss best practices for incorporating gender-affirming care into clinical psychiatric practice.
• Examine the term 'autogynephilia' and provide an introduction to the controversy surrounding its inclusion in the DSM.
• Explore recent legislation aiming to restrict/exclude the participation of transgender and non-binary persons in youth sports and explore the potential mental health implications of such an exclusion.
• Communicate to current and new advocates about APA's existing resources supporting the mental health of transgender and non-binary people and preview future APA endeavors to address mental health disparities affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Target Audience

Medical Students, Residents/Fellows, Psychiatrists, Non-psychiatrist Physicians, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Peer Specialists, Pharmacists

Estimated Time to Complete

Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Event Date: July 31, 2023
Credit Claim Date: July 31, 2026

How to Earn Credit

In support of improving patient care, American Psychiatric Association (APA) 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.

Accreditation

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Committee and Faculty Disclosures

Faculty Disclosures

• Teddy Goetz, MD. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Planning Committee

• Amir Ahuja, MD. Reports financial relationship with Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
• Fiona Fonseca, MD. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Shane Collins, MD. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Teddy Goetz, MD. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Walter Wilson, MD. Has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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+

This Web site requires that JavaScript and session cookies be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player.

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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