Mental health needs of the transgender population and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Families & Allies)

Collier, EH; Ashmore, R; Pippa, W; Carol, W

Abstract

Workshop aims to explore the:
mental health needs of transgender people, and
challenges, both personal and professional, in meeting these needs.
Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Define what is meant by the term transgender;
Identify the range and prevalence of MH problems in this group;
Describe some of the contributing factors to their MH challenges; and
Discuss issues relating to delivering care.

Citation

Collier, E., Ashmore, R., Pippa, W., & Carol, W. (2015, September). Mental health needs of the transgender population and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Families & Allies). Presented at 21st International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research, Manchester

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 21st International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research
• Conference Location: Manchester
• Start Date: Sep 16, 2015
• End Date: Sep 18, 2015
• Deposit Date: Oct 12, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Keywords: Transgender, mental health
• Additional Information: Event Type : Workshop