Gender identity and mental health

This resource explores the stressful experiences of young people who are gender diverse or do not identify with the gender they were born with. The resource also lists coping strategies for stress management.

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Keywords

LGBTIQ+ , LGBTI , mental health , gay , bisexual , lesbian , gender diverse , gender identity , sexuality , sexual orientation , transgender , coping mechanisms , respectful relationships education , RRE

Categories

Audience Educators , Parents , Students

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Published by headspace
© headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd 2022. Free-for-education material.

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