“Access to gender affirming care reduces mental health disparities,” says Dr. Kale Edmiston (they/them/theirs), Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine. Dr. Edmiston’s research aims to develop personalized treatments for mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, recognizing the urgent need for tailored care, particularly within the transgender community, where mental health disparities are prevalent, and current treatments often fall short. “Mental health disparities among trans communities are very high,” Dr. Edmiston explains, “There’s a broad scientific consensus that access to gender affirming care for those who require it improves overall wellbeing [and] mental health.” Despite existing barriers, Dr. Edmiston remains optimistic about the future of mental health care. They underscore the significance of joint informed decision-making among patients, families, and healthcare providers, particularly in treating transgender youth with mood disorders, advocating for increased access to gender-affirming care to address mental health disparities and promoting informed healthcare decisions.
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