Jack Turban
Adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist and author of Free to Be: Understanding Kids & Gender Identity, providing clinical perspective and best practices on transgender care for minors.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 2h 57min
The Science Of Transgender Healthcare, Puberty Blockers, & Conversion Therapy | Dr. Jack Turban
Dr. Jack Turban discusses transgender healthcare, gender dysphoria treatment, and the importance of affirming gender identities. Topics include puberty blockers for children, challenges in Europe vs. USA healthcare, transgender athletes, and the debate on bathroom laws.
Mar 19, 2026 • 20min
Federal vs State Over Transgender Care for Youth
Jack Turban, psychiatrist and author of Free to Be, offers clinical perspective and best practices for transgender care for minors. Giulia Heyward, reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, explains NYU Langone’s clinic closure and New York AG's response. They discuss federal funding threats, legal tensions between state and federal rules, assessment and consent processes, and how hospitals are responding.
Jun 19, 2025 • 20min
A Doctor's Perspective on the SCOTUS Youth Gender Affirming Care Decision
In this discussion, psychiatrist Jack Turban, who specializes in treating transgender youth, shares his insights on the recent Supreme Court ruling that upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. He delves into the mental health implications this ruling carries for transgender children and their families. The conversation emphasizes the complexities of understanding gender identity, the challenges of navigating assessments for care, and the importance of open dialogue between youth and parents. Turban also highlights the urgent need for compassionate support amidst shifting policies.
