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title: Affirmative Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
description: Explore recent research on the mental health challenges faced by transgender and gender diverse youth, the role of affirmative environments, and the importance of intersectional clinical approaches in improving health outcomes.
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# [Affirmative Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/affirmative-care-for-transgender-and-gender-diverse-youth)

 Written by [Christina Desage](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/christina-desage) | Jun 5, 2024 3:00:00 PM

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