The APS position statement 'Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of transgender and gender diverse people' is a high-level principles-based document developed by the APS Panel on assessment, support and therapeutic approaches for transgender and gender diverse people. Panel membership included lived experience, psychologists with research and practice experience, an independent chair, a general practitioner, and a psychiatrist.
The position statement is not intended to be a practice guide or systematic review. The purpose of this position statement is to outline the APS’ position regarding psychologists who seek to respond to the mental health and wellbeing needs of transgender and gender diverse people.
The APS acknowledges the diversity of member perspective on this issue and emphasises the importance of respectful, evidence-based, and person-centred practice.
The APS also acknowledges that this field of research and evidence-based practice is evolving rapidly. Like the American Psychological Association, we are aware that misinformation and disinformation are unfortunately common in this field and urge psychologists to use reputable, evidence-based sources whenever possible.
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