Modern Wisdom #611 - Hannah Barnes -The Collapse Of The UK’s Gender Identity Clinic
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Apr 6, 2023 
Hannah Barnes, an award-winning investigative journalist and author, dives deep into the controversial closure of the UK’s Gender Identity Development Service. She discusses the alarming rise in referrals for puberty blockers, the complexities of consent, and the severe long-term consequences of such treatments. Through personal narratives, she highlights the intersection of ideology and care, questioning the ethics surrounding medical interventions for youth in a polarized environment. Her insights challenge listeners to reflect on the delicate balance of health, identity, and social pressures.
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GIDS origins
- GIDS originated from Domenico DiCieli's work with distressed young people in the 1980s.
- Initially, the service focused on talk therapy and only offered puberty blockers to older adolescents (16+).
Early GIDS Approach
- Early GIDS acknowledged that gender incongruence in children might not be permanent.
- They cautioned that strong feelings might not indicate lifelong persistence.
Shift to Stage-Based Approach
- In 2014, GIDS shifted from an age-based approach to a stage-based approach for puberty blockers.
- This allowed children as young as 9 or 10 to be considered for treatment.
