Mental Wellbeing and Safety
Support for parents
Jen Shields Healthcare Lead Qtopia notes that parent response varies. Some parents have a sense of loss and grief- this is normal. She explains that support is available for parents – a safe place for them to ask their questions.
Resources
Aotearoa Trans Gender Health guidelines https://patha.nz/Guidelines
Be There https://www.be-there.nz/
HealthInfo https://www.healthinfo.org.nz
KidsHealth https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/gender-diversity-children-young-people
Takatāpui: part of the whānau https://takatapui.nz/takatapui-part-of-the-whanau