Gender Diversity

Reviews and Publications

• Trans Youth CAN - A Study of youth referred for blockers or hormones at ten clinics in Canada
• Management of gender dysphoria in adolescents in primary care - Authors: Bonifacio, Maser, Stadelman & Palmert (2019)
• Health and Care Utilization of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Youth: A Population-Based Study - Authors: Rider, McMorris, Gower, Coleman & Eisenberg (2018)
• Teach Your Parents (and Providers) Well: A Call for Re-Focus on the Health of Trans and Gender-Diverse Children - Authors: Newhook, Pyne, Jamieson, Holmes, Feder, Pickett & Sinnott (2018)
• Impact of Strong Parental Support for Trans Youth - Authors: Travers et al. (2012)
• Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents - Author: Rafferty (2018)

Online Resources

• Gender Creative Kids, Canada
• Rainbow Health Ontario
• BC Transgender Health Information Program

Books

• Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children - Author: Ehrensaft (2011)
• The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals - Authors: Brill & Pepper (2008)
• The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens - Authors: Brill & Kenney (2016)
• Trans/Portraits: Voices from Transgender Communities - Authors: Wright Shultz (2015)

Online Resources

• Kid's Help Phone - 1-800-668-9688, text 686868
• Mental Health Crisis Line - 1-866-996-0991
• LGBT Youth Line - 1-800-268-9688 - peer support and information for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender youth
• Trans Lifeline Canada - 1-877-330-6366 - a non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. The hotline is staffed by transgender people and are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of your community may have.
• Gegi.ca - How to Advocate at School for Yourself or Someone You Love