Deconstructing the Gender Binary in Mental Health Services-Presentation and Q&A

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The video is a webinar titled "Deconstructing the Gender Binary in Mental Health Services" hosted by SMI Advisor, an initiative aimed at helping clinicians implement evidence-based care for those with serious mental illness. The webinar is led by Dr. Lisa Rosano, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She discusses the challenges faced by individuals who do not conform to the gender binary and how mental health services can support them. Dr. Rosano explains the concepts of sex, gender, and sexual orientation, and highlights the importance of language and person-first intersectional language when discussing gender identity. She also discusses the intersectionality of gender identity and mental health, emphasizing the need for a gender-affirming and supportive approach to care. Dr. Rosano also explores the role of electronic health records in creating inclusive environments, and encourages healthcare providers to ask patients about their gender identity and preferred pronouns. Finally, she discusses the need for more research, education, and training on gender nonconforming populations, and provides recommendations for providers to create more inclusive practices.

Keywords

Gender Binary

Mental Health Services

SMI Advisor

Lisa Rosano

Gender Identity

Intersectionality

Person-first Language

Inclusive Care

Electronic Health Records

Inclusive Practices