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Spotlight on LGBTQIA+ Health Resources

Resources held by District Library Services - MNCLHD:

Visit or contact the Library to borrow.

Fast facts about LGBTQ+ care for nurses : How to deliver culturally competent and inclusive care by Tyler Traister

"I wrote this book to provide nurses from all practice settings and experience levels the knowledge and understanding of how to care for the LGBTQ population. The first of its kind, this book offers the nurse concise and pragmatic information to deliver culturally competent and inclusive care. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender minorities (LGBTQ) face unique challenges and barriers to accessing healthcare, resulting in poor health outcomes. Studies have consistently shown the greater risk for poor health outcomes due to fear or mistrust of healthcare providers, such as nurses, because of past discrimination and refusal of care and acceptance, which have created systemic health disparities. Nursing textbooks and education predominantly focus on cisgender heteronormative populations - leaving the nurse without the knowledge and information needed to care for this diverse population" – Tyler Traister

You be you! : the kid's guide to gender, sexuality, and family by Jonathan Branfman ; illustrated by Julie Benbassat

This is an illustrated children's book that makes gender identity, sexual orientation and family diversity easy to explain to children. Throughout the book kids learn that there are many kinds of people in the world and that diversity is something to be celebrated. It covers gender, romantic orientation, discrimination, intersectionality, privilege, and how to stand up for what's right. With charming illustrations, clear explanations, and short sections that can be dipped in and out of, this book helps children think about how to create a kinder, more tolerant world.

Transgender health : a practitioner's guide to binary and non-binary trans patient care by Ben Vincent (available in hardcopy or eBook)

This guide shows how to sensitively treat and care for transgender patients in healthcare settings. Distilling cutting edge research into practical advice, it covers everything from referral procedures to respectful language and insights on the wider social and ethical issues experienced by this growing client group

Other Resources:

Rainbow Resource for Mental Health Care from NSW Health's Agency for Clinical Innovation

"A toolkit for child and adolescent mental health clinicians supporting LGBTIQ+ young people and their families.  This resource offers guidance for mental health clinicians to understand the needs of LGBTIQ+ young people and effectively support their mental health and wellbeing through affirming, best-practice care."

ACON

ACON is an LGBTQIA+ Community Organisation that focuses on the health of its community.  They have metropolitan and regional branches as well as many online resources.