Influence of Social Media and Bias in Gender-Affirming Care

Show Notes: 

• [0:00] Welcome back to The Kathy Barnette Show. Kathy introduces guest, Dr. Lauren, Schwartz 
• [3:00] Dr. Lauren gives a brief background of herself 
• [4:30] Psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy  
• [10:00] Chloe Cole’s Story | A Mission to End Child Gender Transition Procedures
• [13:20] “Help me cross that bridge of how they think a physical remedy is the solution for what's going on mentally” 
• [14:00] The process of diagnosing and treating gender dysphoria in children 
• [18:30] Dr. Schwartz's concerns about the rush in transitioning children
• [23:00] “Would you rather have a dead child or a trans child?” That's emotional manipulation. I think it should be criminal. Because what you're saying is these are your only two choices, and that's absolutely not accurate.” 
• [35:30] Impact of social media and activism in psychiatry 
• [42:00] A critical look at the new transgenderism textbook for psychiatrists
• [48:030] Tune into Part 2 as Kathy and Dr. Schwartz next week!
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