Support for Your Mental Health as Transgender Youth
It is always OK to ask for help. Find information about mental health services for transgender youth, crisis hotlines and support groups.
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Forming Safe and Healthy Relationships as Transgender Youth
Find information about coming out to potential partners, consent, limits and boundaries, and the signs of an unhealthy relationship.
Understanding Your Child’s Gender and Sexuality
This resource provides information for parents about gender identity, the difference between binary and nonbinary trans people, and what they can do to help their transgender child.
Supporting Your Transgender Child after They Come Out
Once your child comes out to you, you are going to be faced with a lot of decisions, and it is very important to talk to your child about each step that you take with it.
Supporting Mental Health of Your Transgender Child
One of the best ways any parent can take care of their child is to take care of themselves. Find information on how to seek mental health services for you and your child.
Systems Affected by Mitochondrial Disease
Dr. Marni Falk provides a list of systems that can be affected by mitochondrial disease, in this video by the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.
Mitochondria: Functions, Genomics and Disease
Dr. Marni Falk explains how healthy mitochondria work. She discusses how mutations in the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes can affect human health.
Water Safety for Your Special Needs Child
Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death in children, and those with cognitive issues like Down syndrome and autism are at greater risk.
Fire Safety for Your Special Needs Child
While every family should have a home fire safety plan, it's critical if you have a family member with cognitive or physical disabilities.
Support resources for caregivers
These resources are available to support caregivers of children cared for by the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.