Lesbian and Gay Youth Care and Counseling

Name: Lesbian and Gay Youth Care and Counseling
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ISBN: 9780231111911

ISBN-10: 0231111916

ISBN-13: 9780231111911

Edition: 1998

Authors: Caitlin Ryan, Donna Futterman, Caitlin C. Ryan

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This is the first hands-on guide for providing health and mental health care to lesbian and gay youth and young adults. Although it focuses on adolescents, the information is relevant for any age group. In addition to specific guidelines for care and for approaching such sensitive topics as sexual behavior, substance abuse, and suicide, the book includes a comprehensive review of the literature and the most up-to-date information for providers, researchers, educators, and general readers alike. This book also includes the first guidelines (clinical care protocols) on primary care, mental health care, HIV medical and psychosocial care for lesbian and gay youth, and HIV counseling and testing…

Book details

List price: $42.00
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 6/24/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 0.62" wide x 0.91" long x 0.04" tall
Weight: 0.616



Foreword



Preface


Introduction



Overview: Lesbian and Gay Adolescents--Experiences and Needs



Adolescent Health Challenges



Lesbian and Gay Adolescents--Identity Development



Experiences, Vulnerabilities, and Risks



Confidentiality and Legal Issues



Primary Care and Prevention



Health Concerns of Lesbian and Gay Adolescents



Transgendered Youth



Special Populations



Adolescent Mental Health Concerns



Family Interventions and Anticipatory Guidance



Medical Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention



Mental Health Assessment and Treatment



HIV/AIDS



Overview: HIV Infection in Adolescents, Including Lesbians and Gay Males



HIV Counseling, Testing, and Prevention



Clinical Care


Conclusion



Steering Committee: HRSA Conference on the Primary Care Needs of Lesbian and Gay Adolescents, December 5-6, 1994



Resources for Primary Care Needs of Lesbian and Gay Adolescents



Resources for Parents and Youth



Recommended Reading for Providers: Primary Care Needs of Lesbian and Gay Adolescents



Adolescent HIV Counseling and Testing Protocol



Clinical Care Protocols: HRSA Conference on the Primary Care Needs of Lesbian and Gay Adolescents



American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Homosexuality and Adolescence


Index