On June 18th, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold state bans on access to gender-affirming care for transgender and gender expansive (TGE) youth. This devastating decision by our Supreme Court allows 27 states to restrict or eliminate healthcare options that are not only evidence-based, but also life-saving. By doing so, the highest court in the country has […]
SCOTUS vs. Human Rights
Myths and Facts of Gender-Affirming Care
Myths about gender-affirming care persist due to a lot of misinformation. Gender-affirming care is an essential component of healthcare for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals. However, despite its positive impact on well-being, this type of care is often misunderstood or surrounded by misconceptions. In this post, we’ll explore some common myths about gender-affirming care and provide factual, evidence-based responses to […]
Gender-Affirming Care: Supporting Wellbeing
Gender-affirming care is an approach to healthcare that supports people in aligning their physical, emotional, and social lives with their gender identity. This type of care is essential for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, as it fosters mental well-being, reduces distress, and promotes a sense of authenticity. Despite its importance, gender-affirming care is often misunderstood or stigmatized. In this blog, […]
WEBINAR: Gender-Affirming Care Myths vs. Realities
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals Live, Interactive Webinar Continuing Education Hours: 2 (Two) Thursday, March 7, 2024 – 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST Gender-Affirming Care Myths vs. Realities Course Description Please note that course time above is Pacific Standard Time. In gender-affirming care, a plethora of myths persist, often fueled by misinformation […]