WEBSITES

Gender Dysphoria - Government of Alberta

• An overview of gender dysphoria; includes defining gender dysphoria, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment options, and support methods.

• Audience: Parents and Families, Youth, Health Professionals

Gender Transition - Pride Centre of Edmonton

• Website with a list of resources on gender transition. 

• Audience: Parents and Families, Youth, Health Professionals

Sexual Orientation and Gender - Government of Alberta

• Article about gender, gender identity, and gender expression. It includes definitions and support options for those with questions about sexual orientation or gender identity.

• Audience: Parents and Families, Youth, Health Professionals

Gender Dysphoria: Information for Primary Care - eMentalHealth.ca

• Foundational information for primary care providers who care for children and youth with gender dysphoria.

• Audience: Health Professionals

Talking to Your Child About Identity - A Resource for Parents - Planned Parenthood

• Tips for talking with children at various ages about gender identity.

• Audience: Parents and Families

How to Support Kids Who Are Questioning - Child Mind Institute

• Tips about how to support kids who are questioning their gender identity and sexual orientation.

• Audience: Parents and Families

Why Deadnaming Is Harmful - Cleveland Clinic

• Foundational information about deadnaming.

• Audience: Parents and Families, Health Professionals

VIDEOS

Understanding Gender Dysphoria in Children and Teens with Dr. Daniels - CHOC Children's

• Pediatric endocrinologist explains how to identify and understand gender dysphoria in children and teens.

• Audience: Parents and Families

Gender Dysphoria: Definition, diagnosis, treatment and challenges 

 - Demystifying Medicine

• Video with foundational information about gender dysphoria.

• Audience: Parents and Families, Youth

INFORMATION HANDOUTS

Engaging the Families of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children - National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

• Resource to educate pediatric primary care providers, mental health providers, and health center administrators about how to actively engage families in the support of their TGD children. 

• Audience: Health Professionals

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Addiction and Mental Health - Government of Alberta

• Foundational information about sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

• Audience: Parents and Families, Youth, Health Professionals

Trans-Patient Care: A Guide for Health Professionals - Trans Equality Society of Alberta

• Guide for health professionals providing care for trans patients.

• Audience: Health Professionals

Gender Dysphoria: Information for primary care - ementalHealth.ca

• Foundational information on gender dysphoria for primary care health professionals.

• Audience: Health Professionals

Gender Identity and Diversity: Information for parents and caregivers - eMentalHealth.ca

• Foundational information on gender identity and diversity for parents and caregivers.

• Audience: Parents and Families, Health Professionals