Gender
Overview
About Gender
There has been an exponential rise in the occurrence of gender confusion or gender dysphoria (also called transgender or gender non-conforming) among young people, especially teenage girls. The distress of these young people in the midst of this unprecedented trend raises difficult questions about the ideal way to respond.
Following research trends, our team has noticed a limited amount of long-term research on the impact of transgender treatment. The U.S. federal policy of the current administration, which endorses “early gender affirming care” for “children and adolescents” (HHS, 2022), is considered controversial by many. And the dramatic rise in use of cross-sex hormones and surgery for young people has been the focus of heated debate, causing uncertainty in patients, parents, physicians, and policymakers as to what is best.
Medical Institute is compiling research on this much-debated topic, including the validity of evidence.
What You Can Do
Be advised of policies related to gender-affirming treatment and its impact on minors.
You are an influence in your students’ lives. Prepare yourself for conversations around transgender ideology if they ask questions.
You are the primary influence in your child’s life. Determine when you are ready to answer questions about this topic.
Stay up to date on the latest research that will affect how you navigate counseling and resources.
