American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adolescent Health, Michelle Forcier (EDT), Joanna D. Brown (EDT), Robert T Brown (EDT) AM:STARs LGBTQ Youth: Enhancing Care for Gender and Sexual Minorities

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This volume addresses special issues facing gender and sexual minority youths in areas such as primary care, behavioral health, substance abuse, medical management updates, surgical options, and changing health care laws. Additional information is provided on working with schools, teams, churches, and the community at large for the benefit of LGBTQ and youths in other vulnerable populations with whom they interact for a rounded wellness approach. Letters and stories from the patient perspective provide first-hand insight for empathetic care. Topics IncludeThe Stress of Being a Minority: LGBTQ Youths' Intersection with Other Vulnerable PopulationsPrimary Care for Sexual Minority and Gender Minority YouthBehavioral Health of Sexual and Gender Minority YouthSexually Transmitted Infections in Sexual and Gender Minority YouthSubstance Abuse among Sexual Minority and Gender Minority YouthHot Topics and Fresh Paradigms in Gender, Diversity, and CareMedical Management Updates for Gender Minority Youth and Difficult CasesSurgical Options for Gender Minority YouthChanging Health Care LawsWorking with Schools, Teams, Churches, and the CommunityLetters and Stories -- The Patient PerspectiveThoughts on the Future of LGBTQ Youth