Vanderbilt’s Dr. Cassie Brady, pediatrician and LGBT health specialist, and Danielle McDonough, behavioral health LCSW, talk about ways to better engage patients and parents in meaningful conversations about adolescent gender identity. Dr. Brady discusses gender identity terms, importance of addressing mental health needs, when to refer to a Transgender clinic, and specifics around hormone therapy.

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Cassie Brady, MD

Pediatrician and LGBT Health Specialist

VUMC

Danielle McDonough, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Behavioral Health Expert