Wellness in the Transgender Community
With Special Guest Jessica Lynn
Each February in the United Kingdom (UK), the vibrant and celebratory “LGBT+ History Month” provides education and resources to end prejudice and make LGBTQ+ people visible in all their rich diversity. With this inspiration, Dr. Nicola Finley welcomes special guest Jessica Lynn from the UK for this month’s episode of The Global Wellness Summit’s quarterly “The Doctor is INclusive” webinar series to discuss health and wellness in the transgender community.
In this webinar, Dr. Finley provides an overview of transgender mental and physical health, reviewing research on health disparities and social determinants of health. Sharing her inspiring story, Jessica discusses the unique issues that transgender youth and adults face, terminology like the umbrella term “transgender” and the topic of misgendering. Your insights and experiences are part of the conversation–bring your questions, your personal stories and your open mind!
A world-renowned transgender advocate, educator and activist, Jessica shares her experiences as a transgender woman and parent as she illuminates the unique issues leading to health disparities in the transgender community. Jessica brings a global view from her advocacy in over 28 countries, as she continues her mission to increase awareness of transgender health, challenge unconscious bias and work towards anti-discriminatory practices.