LGBTQ+ Health

General LGBTQ+ Health and Well-being

• LGBT Policy Discourse and Prevention of Homophobic Bullying

  AAP Pediatrics Commentary

• OUT Maine Professional Development and Workplace Training

  Professional strategy trainings for support LGBTQ+ youth. 

• Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBTQ Teens

  Info for Parents

• Finding a Welcoming Pediatric Practice for Your Child

  Information for families on how to identify welcoming and affirming pediatric practices. 

• Characteristics of Gender Inclusive Facilities and Offices

  Information for facilities and offices on gender inclusive practices. 

• Extended Terminology Guide

• Podcast: Thinking OUT Loud

  Podcast from OUT Maine. 

Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Health

• Gender-Diverse & Transgender Children

  Information for families. 

• Webinars: National LGBTQ+ Health Education Center

  A series of excellent free webinars for pediatric healthcare providers on a variety of topics, including gender affirming treatment, and developmental approaches. CME credit is available for some content. 

• Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents Free

  AAP Policy Statement

• Binding Resources

  Safe binding resources from Fenway Health

• Safe Chest Binding 101: A Guide for Wearing Binders

  Free downloadable resource from OUT Maine on how to safely bind. 

• A Step-by-Step Guide to Tucking

  Free downloadable resource from OUT Maine on how to safely tuck.

• Patient Checklist for Medical Providers of Gender-Diverse Patients

  Free downloadable resource from OUT Maine for Maine medical providers. 

• Fact Sheet: Evidence-Based Health Care for Transgender People and Youth