On the 24th of September 2016 a Discussion on Gender Dysphoria will be held at St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin 8, led by Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Aileen Murtagh from the Willow Grove Adolescent Unit.
Dr Murtagh is a Consultant at SPUH and also has a small outpatient practice. The following topics will be covered:
Development of gender identity
Gender variant behaviours
Gender dysphoria
Comorbid mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties
Assessment
Social transitioning
Criteria for hormonal intervention
Guidelines and Protocols
Useful resources
The talks will aim at making the audience aware of what the transition means to a young patient and to educate parents and GP’s, especially, on ways to handle young patients and how to advice them on further treatments, counselling and guidelines.
Timetable:
9.30-11 a.m.
Gender Identity, Gender Variance and Gender Dysphoria
Comorbid mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties
Assessment
11-11.30 a.m. Tea/Coffee Break
11.30-1 p.m.
Social Transitioning
Hormonal Interventions
Guidelines and Protocols
Useful Resources
