Why Texas's Bullying of Trans Kids Matters to Everyone (with Admiral Rachel Levine)

While states like Texas and Florida target LGBTQ+ youth and families, Andy digs into the top issues affecting our nation's health with Admiral Rachel Levine, a pediatrician currently serving as Assistant Secretary for Health. Dr. Levine, who is the nation's first openly transgender four-star officer, discusses her commitment to finding solutions to improve youth mental health, the opioid epidemic, and health equity. She and Andy also reflect on the profound difference one supportive adult can make for an LGBTQ+ young person.

 

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• Find more resources and information on transgender healthcare from the World Professional Association For Transgender Health: https://www.wpath.org/resources/general
• For LGBTQ mental health support, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text 741741 from anywhere in the country to text with a trained crisis counselor. 
• Read more about Admiral Rachel Levine, who was named one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/opinion/2022/03/13/rachel-levine-honoree-usa-today-women-of-the-year/6600134001/
• Learn more about legislation targeting LGBTQ+ youth across the country: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/16/1087034132/lgbtq-rights-video
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