53 Caring For LGBTQ Youth: Practice With Love

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsThe simple act of asking LGBTQ youth, “how do you want to identify yourself? '' is already a big step towards making the world a better place for them. Another point of discussion that should be raised regarding this matter is mental health, specifically on how we can transform the culture of stigmatizing and victimizing these young people to one that simply recognizes them as humans, regardless of their Sexual orientation or gender identity.. The right questions to ask LGBTQ youth, alongside other related topics on their mental health, are what we discussed with Dr. Erin Klein and Dr. Karen Bernstein today. Dr. Klein is a third-year pediatrics resident at Northwestern University - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago while Dr. Bernstein is an Adolescent Medicine clinician and educator with special interests in adolescent reproductive health, adolescent weight management (including obesity and eating disorders), and adolescent primary care for underserved youth.[00:01] Dr. Erin Klein and Dr. Karen Bernstein Share Their Story With UsErin and Karen talk about where their paths have crossed Don’t miss our discussion about “coming out” among the LGBTQ youth[07:32] The Right Questions to Ask How “Queer” has been reclaimed by the youth of todayLanguage is crucial Ask kids these questions if you want to know more about their sexual orientationWe discuss making the youth’s identity “official” in electronic medical records (EMRs)Why confidentiality is a crucial factor for LGBTQ youth[17:24] Making Mental Health Services AccessibleWe have an interesting discussion about mental health among LGBTQ youthAre mental health services accessible for the LGBTQ youth?Advocacies don’t always need to be big projects Here’s what Karen thinks [27:28] How to Rally People to Join Our AdvocaciesDo you want to learn more about mental health among LGBTQ youth?Karen shares some resources you can check out nowThe initiatives of the American Academy of Pediatrics on LGBTQ issuesWriting for publications is another powerful step to rally people and call on legislators[37:57] What Erin and Karen Will Say To Their Younger SelvesErin tells the young version of her that things will always get better Don’t miss Karen’s message for her resident self  [42:24] Closing Segment  Final takeaways:Words do matterDon't make assumptions when you go into a room. Be open and listenQuestions to ask and how to phrase themMany EMRs now capture sexual orientation and gender identity or SOGIE data to allow preferred pronouns and names.The mental health of our teens is critical.The current problem is stigmatizing and victimizing LGBTQ youth Resources you can access now Links belowConsider hospital committee policies and EMR options.Reaching out to school boards can be powerful.On the state and national level, learn about state legislation and speak up for LGBTQ youthWrite op-eds blogs and post on social mediaIf you're an AAP member, consider joining the section on LGBTQ health and wellnessPractice with loveKey Quotes:“It’s not being LGBT that causes these mental health problems. It’s living in a household or attending school or being in a community or society that doesn’t affirm your identity that’s more...

Fecha de Publicación: 8 de septiembre de 2021

Duración: 49 min