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ABSTRACT:
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Transphobia is Bad for Health: Social Exclusion, Mental Health, and
Well-Being among Trans People in Ontario, Canada
by
Dr. Robb Travers
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Social exclusion is linked to various forms of health inequities
among marginalized populations in North America. Transgender people
experience high rates of discrimination in their workplaces, in
various service settings, and among their peers and families, in
contexts that often preclude a lack of formal human rights
protection. Trans PULSE is a community-based research project
undertaken in Ontario, Canada; 433 trans people completed an 87 page
survey designed to explore the scope of social exclusion in their
lives and its effects on their health and well-being. High
incidences of mental health challenges including depression, low
self-esteem and suicidality were documented, and were specifically
linked to experiences of discrimination. In addition to key project
findings, Dr. Travers will discuss some of the successes behind
Trans PULSE, including the unique community-based approach of the
project.
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