Devon MacFarlane

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

@fosterhood @lilaflavin I also find myself wondering if her ability to manage diabetes is linked to depression, and what level of stigma / discrimination / violence she has experienced as a lesbian (including in health care) and how that is also linked to depression.

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

@blondebimbo1999 @kaxley Check out info through NAF Canada: https://t.co/nqD6HQoGL7 there's lots of info there about how to get access to an abortion, including a hotline to call if you want to talk with someone.

[RNAO @RNAO]

2SLGBTQI+ people have historically been silenced & face discrimination & violence.

Our latest #BPG, Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity,
provides evidence-based recommendations to improve access & health equity for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

Download it now: https://t.co/zMurIBOgBm

[GMSH Alliance @GMSHAlliance]

Join a trans-led project on access to sexual health + HIV prevention and care. https://t.co/4fLMzdfV4N

[Adrienne Spafford @AdeSpafford]

We need action NOW on provincial data collection and reporting of outbreaks in shelters, corrections and other congregate settings like res addiction trmt/high supp housing. We can’t see what we don’t measure or report. @DorisGrinspun @AdriannaTetley @NaheedD #onpoli

[Dr. Kristopher Wells @KristopherWells]

“Gender-free ID” comes to Manitoba. #LGBTQ2

https://t.co/2b0CAB57OS

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

It's great to see this consensus statement about preventing suicide in LGBT2SQ adults. Congrats to all the folks involved!

[Re:searching for 2SLGBTQ+ Health @LGBTQ_Research]

Cora Beitel, midwife, will be presenting at the Trans Care BC Clinical Speaker Series, sharing best practices & lessons learned in providing inclusive care to all families.

https://t.co/mPNkwwqv67

In Vancouver AND online
March 11th

To register:
[email protected]

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

The Federal Government, through WAGE (Women and Gender Equality) has just released a call for proposals to support LGBT2SQ organizations across the country. The deadline for submissions is April 30th 2020.

Here is a link to the call: https://t.co/Ae8UweKxtB

[Steve Goldbloom @stevegoldbloom]

"It's not enough to say I love you. You really do have to do some work." — Michelle Sparrow speaks about supporting her son Noah through his transition. #BriefButSpectacular https://t.co/qDc6SgljGI

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

Funding opportunity for community based research! Priority populations include:
•people with experience of cannabis use &/or mental health problems or illnesses
•Indigenous communities
•LGBT2SQ people
•Immigrant, refugee, ethnocultural, and racialized populations
• and more

[Mental Health Commission of Canada @MHCC_]

📢 📢 📢 We are seeking applications from members of priority populations who are interested in conducting community-based research on the relationship between #cannabis and #mentalhealth. Full details here: https://t.co/vDBE3p0ftK

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

We all have a role to #EndStigma to help everyone in Cda achieve optimal health. Read @CPHO_Canada’s latest report on the state of public health in Canada with a focus on understanding the impact of stigma on our health. https://t.co/tXzpoamtgC

[Rainbow Health Ontario @RainbowHealthOn]

The new Guidelines are here! Get the 4th edition of Sherbourne Health's Guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients on our website today. This 2019 edition features revisions and expansions in several areas: https://t.co/ebomAPSnNN #transhealth

[Rainbow Health Ontario @RainbowHealthOn]

The Trans Health Knowledge Base is a collection of FAQs about trans health and transitioning for trans and non-binary people in Ontario. Visit today to get answers about health care, social transition, hormones, TRS and more. https://t.co/uWUf5N5I0e #transhealth

[Re:searching for 2SLGBTQ+ Health @LGBTQ_Research]

The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples announces its new Trans S.P.A Employment Mentorship Program for trans women!

The program offers mentorship and peer support to trans women who are newcomers and need employment related support.

Please R/T widely!

https://t.co/TV8d3nOiqb

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

Most common sources of support for parents were
- friends and relatives who were NOT also parents of trans youth
- their partner
- their kid
- their kid's doctor or care provider
- parent / caregiver of trans kids
- parent's own counsellor or therapist
- social media

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

at #CPATH2019 conference in panel on stories from parents, caregivers, and families of trans youth.

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

Almost all parents had some worries about their kids.
Most common worries
- that their kid would face rejection
- transphobia in general
- their kid experiencing violence
- saying the wrong thing to their kid
- their kid would engage in self harm
- their kid's physical health

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

Dr. Temple-Newhook: "Parents can be both very worried & afraid for their kid and simultaneously very proud of their kid. ... Parental experiences are very diverse, often not all positive or all negative."

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

Parents' positive feelings:

86% of parents said they were proud of their kid,
73% said their kid was more confident
63% had an improved relationship with their kid
62% were inspired by their kid
60% were pleased by unexpected support
50% had hope for their kid

[Devon MacFarlane @DevonMacFarlane]

Many parents felt that addressing their kid's gender identity helped to strengthen the family.