This conference will focus on the behavioral health care needs for transgender persons and best practices, including adaptation of a minority stress framework in clinical practice, best practices for working with transgender person, and the relationship of family.

Educational Objectives

• At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Discuss recent academic research for serving the mental health needs of transgender population.cccc
• Demonstrate skills and increase confidence for providing mental health services to the transgender individuals
• Describe the medical transition process
• Recognize community supports and coordination of care needs for transgender individuals.

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Sponsored by:

• UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Department of Psychiatry
• Office of Educational Resources and Planning
• Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
• Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Pittsburgh