Gender Dysphoria in Pediatric Age Groups

Add to Calendar Gender Dysphoria in Pediatric Age Groups 4/23/2021 12:00:00 PM 4/23/2021 1:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City Children's of Alabama false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, April 23, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL

Overview
Some transgender/gender-diverse youth may have gender dysphoria when they experience distress w/birth-assigned gender and their desired identity.  They are at high risk of substance abuse, mental health issues and self-harm.  The AAP endorses nonjudgmental partnerships with youth and their families.


Objectives
Upon completion of this live activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss issues of gender
  2. Describe the concepts and key words of gender dysphoria
  3. List potential medications for gender dysphoria
  4. Discuss side effects of these medications

Accreditation

Children's of Alabama designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Children’s of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)