Conjoint Associate Professor Rachel Heath
from the School of Psychology and Dr Katie Wynne, Senior Staff Specialist in
Endocrinology at the John Hunter Hospital and Conjoint Senior Lecturer in
Medicine, have written about transgender health in a book published recently by
ABC-CLIO located in Santa Barbara, USA, in their Praeger Book series.
The book provides the most up-to-date information on transgender
science and its applications for gender-diverse people, their supporters and
the professionals who assist them to lead healthy, happy and successful lives.
The number of people presenting at gender clinics worldwide for
assistance has increased exponentially in the last decade. Transgender people
also have become much more prominent in the media. An increase in political
populism, however, has brought unprecedented attacks on trans* people. Covering
a wealth of topics relevant to transgender people and their supporters, both
social and professional, our book will help readers to see through the flawed
arguments of those who wish to inflict damage on the trans* community.
The content of this book ranges from theoretical ideas about the origin of gender diversity to practical solutions for trans* people to enjoy life in their chosen gender. Physical health topics include hormone therapy, puberty blockers, breast augmentation/reduction, gender confirmation surgery, and speech therapy. Mental health topics include dealing with discrimination, bullying, and transphobia.
The text is presented so that it can be understood with no scientific background but is also highly relevant to the health professional. Copious footnotes and references allow those wishing to delve more deeply into the topics to do so easily. The book is also supported by readily accessible resources available online and on social media.
For
further information, please contact
Rachel
Heath at rachel.heath@newcastle.edu.au
Katie Wynne at KatieJane.Wynne@health.nsw.gov.au
