An Affirming Psychopharmacological Approach to the Transgender and Nonbinary Client-Presentation and Q&A

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In the video, Dr. Kimberly Chomey discusses an affirming psychopharmacological approach to transgender and non-binary clients. Dr. Chomey explains that gender dysphoria is not only internally felt but also externally applied, meaning that it is not only about an individual's internal experience but also about how they are treated in society. Dr. Chomey highlights the importance of gender-affirming care, which includes psychotherapy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), gender-confirming surgeries, and other supportive disciplines. They also emphasize the need for supporting and advocating for transgender individuals, including training all staff to provide sensitive and affirming care, collecting accurate and respectful patient information, and creating documentation that respects an individual's chosen name and pronouns. Dr. Chomey discusses the increased risk of mental health conditions and suicidality in the trans community, as well as the disparities and challenges they face, such as minority stress and limited access to care. They also mention the intersectionality between being transgender and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism. Overall, Dr. Chomey provides recommendations for providing affirming care and improving the quality of care provided to transgender and non-binary clients.

Keywords

Dr. Kimberly Chomey

transgender

non-binary clients

gender dysphoria

gender-affirming care

hormone replacement therapy

gender-confirming surgeries

sensitive care

mental health conditions

limited access to care