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Gender

New 5-Year Study: Gender Identity Is Stable for Trans Children

Jack Turban MD MHS on May 4, 2022

A new study found that for the vast majority of trans children who had socially transitioned at a young age, their gender identity remained stable over five years.

A new study found that for the vast majority of trans children who had socially transitioned at a young age, their gender identity remained stable over five years.

Gender

The Evidence for Trans Youth Gender-Affirming Medical Care

Jack Turban MD MHS on January 24, 2022

Misinformation about the mental health impact of gender-affirming medical care for transgender adolescents has reached a fever pitch. Here's the actual data.

Misinformation about the mental health impact of gender-affirming medical care for transgender adolescents has reached a fever pitch. Here's the actual data.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Can Celebrities Be Our Secret Weapon Against COVID-19?

Jack Turban MD MHS on October 23, 2021

Many have said that celebrities should stop tweeting about COVID-19. That might be a big mistake.

Many have said that celebrities should stop tweeting about COVID-19. That might be a big mistake.

Transgender

Science Says We Must Pass the Equality Act

Jack Turban MD MHS on June 12, 2021

Some U.S. Senators cite "science" in their opposition to The Equality Act, but all research shows that it would improve public health.

Some U.S. Senators cite "science" in their opposition to The Equality Act, but all research shows that it would improve public health.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 and Sexual Exploitation of Children

Jack Turban MD MHS on March 12, 2021

Shelter-in-place has resulted in an increase in online sexual predation. Here's how to keep your kids safe.

Shelter-in-place has resulted in an increase in online sexual predation. Here's how to keep your kids safe.

Health

Could Future Court Decisions Raise the LGBTQ Suicide Rate?

Jack Turban MD MHS on December 11, 2020

The new composition of the U.S. Supreme Court may have a substantial impact on LGBTQ health and suicides.

The new composition of the U.S. Supreme Court may have a substantial impact on LGBTQ health and suicides.

Transgender

New Book “Irreversible Damage” Is Full of Misinformation

Jack Turban MD MHS on December 6, 2020

A new book called "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters" is full of misinformation with the potential to harm transgender youth.

A new book called "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters" is full of misinformation with the potential to harm transgender youth.

Transgender

The Weird History of Gender Dysphoria Research

Jack Turban MD MHS on October 30, 2020

Research into "what makes someone transgender" has led down some strange and potentially harmful paths.

Research into "what makes someone transgender" has led down some strange and potentially harmful paths.

Transgender

Three Popular Myths About Transgender Youth

Jack Turban MD MHS on August 10, 2020

In the digital age, misinformation sadly flows as freely as truth. Transgender youth deserve the public to focus on accurate scientific information regarding their mental health.

In the digital age, misinformation sadly flows as freely as truth. Transgender youth deserve the public to focus on accurate scientific information regarding their mental health.

Transgender

JK Rowling and the Chamber of Trans Youth Misinformation

Jack Turban MD MHS on July 28, 2020

JK Rowling shared a paper about trans youth that is full of misinformation.

JK Rowling shared a paper about trans youth that is full of misinformation.

Health

"Never Have I Ever" Is a Godsend for Children’s Mental Health

Jack Turban MD MHS on July 1, 2020

Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show is the program about children's mental health we've been waiting for.

Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show is the program about children's mental health we've been waiting for.

Bias

Medical Schools Are Failing Minority Students

Jack Turban MD MHS on June 8, 2020

A new study finds that harassment against minority medical students is widespread. A gay African-American physician calls for action.

A new study finds that harassment against minority medical students is widespread. A gay African-American physician calls for action.

Gender

Trans People with Congruent IDs May Have Better Mental Health

Jack Turban MD MHS on March 17, 2020

A new study shows that gender-congruent government IDs are associated with better mental health and lowers odds of considering suicide for transgender individuals.

A new study shows that gender-congruent government IDs are associated with better mental health and lowers odds of considering suicide for transgender individuals.

Gender

Doctors Oppose Tennessee's Trans Healthcare Bill

Jack Turban MD MHS on March 9, 2020

Physicians and other experts speak out against bills that would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth.

Physicians and other experts speak out against bills that would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth.

Media

Why Doctors Need to Be on Twitter

Jack Turban MD MHS on December 7, 2019

Medical schools told doctors to stay off social media. Now it's filled with medical misinformation.

Medical schools told doctors to stay off social media. Now it's filled with medical misinformation.

Transgender

Utah to Ban Conversion Therapy for LGBT Youth

Jack Turban MD MHS on November 30, 2019

Utah will become the 19th state to outlaw conversion therapy for LGBT youth.

Utah will become the 19th state to outlaw conversion therapy for LGBT youth.

Transgender

It’s Time to Outlaw Transgender Conversion Efforts in the U.S.

Jack Turban MD MHS on November 10, 2019

New research shows that attempts to make transgender people cisgender are widespread throughout the U.S. They're also associated with suicide attempts.

New research shows that attempts to make transgender people cisgender are widespread throughout the U.S. They're also associated with suicide attempts.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry Ghost Networks

Jack Turban MD MHS on August 11, 2019

Ghost networks of psychiatrists make money for insurance companies but hinder patients’ access to care.

Ghost networks of psychiatrists make money for insurance companies but hinder patients’ access to care.

Sexual Abuse

School Bathroom Policies Associated with Sexual Assault

Jack Turban MD MHS on May 12, 2019

School policies that require transgender students to use facilities associated with their sex assigned at birth are associated with increased sexual assault victimization.

School policies that require transgender students to use facilities associated with their sex assigned at birth are associated with increased sexual assault victimization.

Sexual Orientation

Massachusetts Bans Conversion Therapy for LGBT Youth

Jack Turban MD MHS on April 12, 2019

Massachusetts joins 14 other states and the District of Columbia in making it illegal for healthcare providers to practice conversion therapy on gay or transgender youth.

Massachusetts joins 14 other states and the District of Columbia in making it illegal for healthcare providers to practice conversion therapy on gay or transgender youth.