Video Length: 21 minutes
Description:
In this video, Kristen L. Eckstrand, MD, PhD, Co-Chair of the AAMC Advisory Committee on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sex Development, interviews Scott Leibowitz, MD, Head Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist of the Gender and Sex Development Program at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. In this engaging discussion, Drs. Eckstrand and Leibowitz discuss the importance of resilience and coping for LGBT and gender nonconforming youth, the benefits associated from supporting adolescents in realizing the full spectrum of gender expressions and sexual orientations, the consequences of both negative and positive coping mechanisms, and the importance of identifying and encouraging strong support systems in order to promote resilience.
Learning Objectives:
After viewing this video, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of resilience and coping for LGBT individuals across the lifespan.
- Describe lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender population-specific programs designed to encourage development of healthy coping behaviors.
- Describe the importance of population-specific support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender individuals who are in recovery and/or coping with illness.
- Discuss at least 3 opportunities for integrating LGBT-specific health promotion into medical training.
Moderator:
Kristen L. Eckstrand, MD, PhD
PGY1 Resident, University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry
Associate Editor, MedEdPORTAL Differences of Sex Development Health Collection
Co-Chair, AAMC Advisory Committee on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sex Development
Founding Director, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program for LGBTI Health
Presenter:
Scott Leibowitz, MD
Head Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Gender and Sex Development Program
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Resources:
- Adelson SL et al. Practice parameter on gay, lesbian, or bisexual sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, and gender discordance in children and adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 2012; 51(9): 957-974.
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
- Kosciw JG et al. Reflecting resiliency: Openness about sexual orientation and/or gender identity and its relationship to well-being and educational outcomes for LGBT students. American Journal of Community Psychology. 2015; 55(1-2): 167-178.
- Lesbian and Gay Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Association
- Malpas J. Between pink and blue: A multi-dimensional family approach to gender nonconforming children and their families. Family Process. 2011; Dec,50(4): 453-470.
- National LGBT Health Education Center. Caring for LGBTQ Youth in Clinical Settings.
- PFLAG
- Ryan C, et al. Family rejection as a predictor of negative health outcomes in White and Latino lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults. Pediatrics. 2009; 123(1): 346-52.
- Ryan C, et al. Family acceptance in adolescence and the health of LGBT young adults. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. Nov 2010; 23(4): 205-213.
- The Trevor Project
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Suggested Citation:
Association of American Medical Colleges. "Health Promotion Strategies for LGBT Persons with Scott Leibowitz, MD." (November, 2015). AAMC Videos and Resources. Washington, DC: Association of American Medical Colleges. Available online at: /initiatives/diversity/449496/healthpromoleibowitz.html