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Experiences of trans and gender-diverse young people

Diverse journeys

Tribute to Terry Reed, OBE, 1940–2021
Diverse journeys and pathways
Journeys to identifying as trans and gender-diverse
Coming out
Changing names, gender expression and appearance

Everyday life

Experiences of school
Views on LGBTQ+ education
College and university
Finding information

Working with professionals

GP knowledge, process and referrals
GP surgery experiences
Experiences with private healthcare
Shared care, prescribing and self-medication
Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS)
Gender identity clinics

Experiences of gender-affirming healthcare and support

Puberty and puberty blockers
Hormones
Making decisions about surgery and finding information
Surgery and recovery
Mental health
Getting support for mental health
Mental health services, psychological therapies and counselling

Exploring identities and acknowledging issues of inequality

Race, culture, religion and healthcare
Autism and neurodiversity, and disablism in healthcare
Sexuality and relationships
Sexual health, fertility and pregnancy

Messages to others

Discussing media coverage of trans healthcare
The impact of media coverage and strategies for self-care
Messages to other trans and gender-diverse young people
Messages to healthcare professionals from trans and gender-diverse young people
Views on improving healthcare

Glossary

Words and terms explained

More information

Resources for trans and gender-diverse young people
Who made this resource for trans and gender-diverse young people?

People

Interview 28

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