Publications by authors named "Hannah Stynes"
Introduction: Specialist gender services for children and young people (CYP) worldwide have experienced a significant increase in referrals in recent years. As rates of referrals increase, it is important to understand the characteristics and profile of CYP attending these services in order to inform treatment pathways and to ensure optimal outcomes.
Methods And Analysis: A retrospective observational study of clinical health records from specialist gender services for CYP in the UK and the Netherlands.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the rising referrals to UK Gender Identity Development Services (GIDS) for children and young people experiencing gender-related distress, focusing on outcomes related to gender identity, mental health, and quality of life.
- Using a prospective cohort design, the research will involve around 500 participants aged 3-14 who will complete assessments at baseline and follow-ups after 12 and 24 months, with methods varying by age group.
- Approved by the ethics committee, the results will be shared in peer-reviewed journals and presented at various events, aiming to enhance clinical practices in addressing gender identity in youth.
Gender identity development in children and young people: A systematic review of longitudinal studies.
Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- More kids are going to gender clinics, so researchers want to study how they grow and change over time.
- They looked at studies from 2000 to 2020 that focused on kids under 18 who identify in different ways regarding gender.
- The studies showed that most had small groups and some kids stopped participating, and more research with bigger groups is needed to understand these changes better.