Kaete Walker

As, at the last moment, the previously invited original speaker was unable to attend, I offered to give to the local mental health interagency meeting, a short presentation on the topic of transgender and mental health.

My presentation was researched, and assembled, in a matter of only two days. Hence, it is not, and should not be considered, exhaustive.

The presentation nonetheless generated considerable interest and discussion.

Click, to download the powerpoint presentation, on MH of TG

Some references used:

Baltieri DA and De Andrade AG. (2009) Schizophrenia modifying the expression of gender identity disorder. J Sex Med. Apr;6(4):1185-8.

Bess, J. A; and Stabb, S D (2009) The experiences of transgendered persons in psychotherapy: voices and recommendations. Journal of Mental Health Counseling. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/_/print/PrintArticle.aspx?id=204682047

Campo, et al (2003). Psychiatric Comorbity of Gender Identity Disorders: a Survey Among Dutch Psychiatrists. Am J Psychiatry. 160:7: 1332-1336.

Suicide and LGBTI People. (2010) Available via http://www.lgbthealth.org.au

Suicide and Suicide Risk in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations: Review and Recommendations, (2011) Journal of homosexuality, 58:1, 10-51. Available via: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00918369.2011.534038/

TranzNation : A report on the health and wellbeing of transgender people in Australia and New Zealand (2007). Available at http://arrow.latrobe.edu.au:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/latrobe:23974