New podcast episode: How supportive networks enhance the mental health of gender diverse children

Gender diverse children and young people are at greater risk of negative mental health outcomes than their peers. For all children, their environment, supports and relationships are vital in shaping their mental health and wellbeing. Having a supportive network can significantly reduce the risk of negative mental health outcomes for gender diverse children and young people.

In this episode, Nicole Rollbusch talks to Arianne, a parent of six children between the ages of eight and 22 years. When supporting her child through coming out and transitioning, their social and family supports were significantly challenged. Arianne took on an active role in supporting her child in her journey, and her other children in theirs, as the whole family experienced a transition. Arianne shares her family’s experience of supporting their daughter, navigating services and what practitioners can do to provide gender-affirming support in their practice.

How supportive networks enhance the mental health of gender diverse children is also available via YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.