I have started a podcast with Dr. Dylan Selterman (@SelterMosby) where we have science-based discussions about important topics, issues, and problems in society and what we can do to make them better. Find us on Apple, Spotify, or any other major podcast platform.
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Episode 26 – Discussing Trans Healthcare with Dr. Erica Anderson – A Bit More Complicated
In this episode we have a discussion with Dr. Erica Anderson about the consensus (and lack thereof) within the trans healthcare community. Topics include: conservative anti-trans legislation, ROGD, desistence, affirmative care vs explorative therapy, trans healthcare in Europe, and the ethics of debating trans healthcare in the popular press.
Sources:
WPATH statement opposing discussion in the lay press: https://www.wpath.org/media/cms/Documents/Public%20Policies/2021/Joint%20WPATH%20USPATH%20Letter%20Dated%20Oct%2012%202021.pdf
ROGD leaked out of academia and was used to oppose trans healthcare: https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/08/18/1057135/transgender-contagion-gender-dysphoria/
Steensma research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21216800/
An academic critique of the Steensma research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15532739.2018.1456390?src=recsys
Texas anti-trans law: https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/texas-senate-passes-sweeping-ban-to-prohibit-trans-youth-and-adults-from-receiving-necessary-medical-care
500+ anti-trans bills: https://translegislation.com/
- Episode 26 – Discussing Trans Healthcare with Dr. Erica Anderson
- Episode 25 – Social Media and Mental Health with Dr. Chris Ferguson
- Episode 24 – Reducing inequality by increasing belonging with Dr. Greg Walton
- Episode 23 – An Introduction to Trans Healthcare with Dr. Quinnehtukqut McLamore
- Episode 22 – Mental Health Stigma with Andrew Devendorf
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