AACAP Reaffirms Commitment to Gender-Affirming Care Following Supreme Court Decision
Washington, DC - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is deeply disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender adolescents.
This decision denies access to evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and often life-saving medical care for transgender and gender-diverse youth, including those with gender-related stress or gender dysphoria. It disregards clinical consensus and undermines the ability of families and physicians to make decisions in the best interest of their patients. AACAP urges policymakers to support the physician-patient relationship and ensure that health care remains guided by clinical expertise, not political ideology.
We reaffirm our longstanding support for comprehensive, multidisciplinary, trauma-informed gender-affirming care. We oppose efforts that restrict access and support continued research to improve outcomes. AACAP stands with transgender youth and their families and remains committed to advancing policies that promote health, safety, and dignity for all children and adolescents.
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The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry promotes the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research. Child and adolescent psychiatrists are the leading physician authority on children’s mental health. For more information, please visit www.aacap.org
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Rob Grant, Communications Director
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rgrant@aacap.org
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