No matter where you stand on the issue, political intrusion into the lives of families erodes their humanity & I’ve had a front row seat to the tragic impact. I’m hopeful that balance & reason will prevail. Thank you @psychtimes for the invitation. psychiatrictimes.com/view/ge…

I could not have said this better myself. Thank you @Liston4Ohio.

We should be discussing HOW to do the care, not WHETHER to do the care. No matter how the votes go, the political intrusion is egregious & unconstitutional & I am hopeful that balance and reason will prevail in the end. Thank you @PsychTimes for the commentary invitation.

Let the symposium begin. Some of the most brilliant researchers and clinicians across Europe are here and ready to discuss the state of the science and care. #EPATH2023

In this era, it feels normal to expect mistruths to come from politicians. So when they come from our fellow academic colleagues, it’s unfortunate and undermines the trust in the integrity of the work. Here is an accurate list of the @wpath #soc8 authors: wpath.org/media/cms/Document…

The politicization of these issues is another tragedy that is demonstrative of this polarized world we live in. As a physician in the very thick of it, I can tell you that both doing and defending the work simultaneously is very draining.

Proud to be a part of @AACAP & its unwavering support of #LGBTQ, trans/gender diverse youth, and their families. Promoting acceptance, not fear, is what we all need to unify around. @GovernorAbbott: learn about the care before speaking harmful nonsense. aacap.org/AACAP/zLatest_News…

It is the year 2022 and yet politicians continue to believe that legislating against ethical, mainstream-supported gender affirming care for young people is okay. This is an egregious affront to family decision-making rights & would have needless & devastating consequences.

Even the mere introduction of these discriminatory legislative efforts- regardless of their ultimate success- sends a message to trans and gender diverse young people that they are “other”- and that is unacceptable. Support @EqualityOhio and protect trans youth. – at Columbus, OH

Honored to be a guest on Dr. Mike’s @pediacast this week speaking about trans and gender diverse youth and the THRIVE program at @nationwidekids! #Pride2021 – at Columbus, OH

Speaking at the @HRC Leadership Summit on the harms of anti-trans legislative efforts have on youth across the country. The mere introduction of these bills can be devastating for young people. I am honored to continue to bridge the collaborative efforts between @AACAP and HRC. – at Columbus, OH

Sadly, Arkansas politicians want to use vulnerable trans youth as political pawns, disregarding the life threatening outcomes these laws will create, while ignoring all major medical professional associations, including my own, @AACAP. Awful & shameful. cnn.com/2021/04/06/politics/… – at Columbus, OH

Time to pass the #EqualityAct! Proud to be a part of an organization of child/adolescent psychiatrists, @AACAP, that appreciates the importance of banning discrimination against sexual and gender minorities. Acceptance and support saves lives. aacap.org/AACAP/Latest_News/…