Guides: Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative: Psychology/Mental Health

Psychology and Mental Health Resources

This page provides access to:

A selection of current Psychology e-books (if you would like to find older e-books, or books in print, please use the UNT Libraries Catalog),
The PsychInfo database to locate current academic research in behavioral science and mental heath, and
A selection of web resources to find a therapist (locally and nationally), information for sexual assault survivors, information about the Trans Lifeline, professional standards and guidelines, and some general websites related to gender and mental health.

If you need help with your research, please contact the Women's and Gender Studies/LGBTQ Studies Librarian, Julie Leuzinger (she/her/hers).

NOTE: While we have tried to use inclusive language in this guide, if you notice anything that could be improved, please don't hesitate to contact us with suggestions.

Psychology e-books

Investigations into the Trans self and Moore's paradox by Linda A.W. Brakel
Call Number: HQ77.6 .B73
ISBN: 9783030446451
Publication Date: 2020
Men in Place: trans masculinity, race, and sexuality in America by Miriam J. Abelson
Call Number: BF692.5 .A26 2019
ISBN: 9781452959627
Publication Date: 2019
Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People: A practical guide by Sam Hope
Call Number: HQ77.9 .H67 2019
ISBN: 9781784509378
Publication Date: 2019
The Trans Self-Care Workbook: a coloring book and journal for trans and non-binary people by Theo Lorenz
Call Number: BF
ISBN: 9781787753440
Publication Date: 2020

Psychology Databases

PsycInfo
PsycInfo has peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health.

You can use the database, PsychInfo to locate current research in behavioral science or mental health. For example, enter transgender mental healthcare (highlighted in yellow below) in the text box and click the Search button (circled in red below).

Psychology Web Resources

Born Perfect: The Campaign to End Conversion Therapy
Conversion therapy is the pseudoscientific practice of trying to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity using psychological interventions. Born Perfect helps to pass laws across the country to protect LGBT children and young people, they fight in courtrooms to ensure their safety, and raise awareness about the serious harms caused by these dangerous practices.
A Transwoman of Color's Survival Guide
An article including self-care tips that will help trans women of color "surthrive." (There is additional information here at Afropunk on sexuality and gender that readers might find useful.)

Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. They offer direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community.

Gender-affirming Assessment and Clearance Letters
The Resource Center Dallas is committed to ensuring all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community receive accepting and gender-affirming care. They offer multiple services to transgender, gender-diverse and queer/ questioning individuals. Services are provided by a licensed professional counselor who is trained in affirmative therapy. Standard assessment follows World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care version 7.
The Gracious Mind
Find local therapist on a sliding scale along with other resources for self help.
Hearthlight Counseling
Online mental health counseling across Texas that is: Queer-Affirming, Trauma-Informed, Spiritually-Sensitive, Relationally-Focused, and Multiculturally-Humble
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC).
Transgender Therapists in Denton
A list of local therapists from the Psychology Today Directory.

FORGE
FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization. They have been federally funded to provide direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault.

Trans-Cendence International-Denton Chapter
Local meetings for transgender and gender-diverse individuals and their Significant Others, Family, Friends, and Allies of any age are welcome.
Trans Organizations (Local)
List of local support groups compiled by a counselor in the area.

Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People
These guidelines will help professionals better understand the lifespan, development, stigma, discrimination, and barriers to care faced by transgender and gender nonconforming people.

Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative

Psychology e-books

Psychology Databases

Psychology Web Resources

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