Chase Anderson, MD, MS (K.C. Ardem) π¦Έπ½ββοΈπ³οΈβπ
@ChaseTMAnderson
Your Black, trans Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at UCSF. Views are mine|not med advice πππ¦βπ₯π¦π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ¦Έπ½ββοΈβπ½
Iβm here. Iβm Black. Iβm queer. And it felt like time to come out officially to you all as trans.π³οΈββ§οΈ Although Iβve been using the term nonbinary for myself, along with he/they pronouns, Iβve avoided using the term trans. The term nonbinary is under the umbrella term trans, yet Iβ¦

To all you beautiful diamonds who shine so brightly: thank you for the heartwarming messages as I came out - they made me smile, cry from joy, and feel seen. Also, shopping in the womenβs section with bestie @jack_turban feels so freeing. Love you all.πππ¦βπ₯π¦π³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβππ¦Έπ½ββοΈβπ½

As we grapple with wars, climate change, discrimination, governments stripping us of our rights, do what you need to do. Take your space. Hug your friends. Cuddle in blankets. Dance it out. Cry. Scream. Write. Meditate. Protest. Laugh with those you love. Allow your mind to tellβ¦
Turning 36 during World Pride in Washington, D.C., becoming myself in ways I once only dreamed of, and now officially in month five with zero suicidal thoughts feels magical.πππ¦βπ₯π¦π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ¦Έπ½ββοΈβπ½

According to organizers, more than 200 000 people attended the Budapest Pride March, despite a legal ban and threats from the government. The Hungarian government is already blaming Brussels for commanding the Hungarian opposition to stage the event. Photo: HVG
Happy Pride, you devastatingly beautiful Sailor Warriors. We rise into our most authentic, magical, and unstoppable selves together.ππ³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ¦π¦βπ₯ We resist with every fiber of our being to create a peaceful world together. We demonstrate the more compassionate and loving societyβ¦

10 years ago today, the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in the United States.
Honored to be named Outstanding PGY2 Resident for the 2024β2025 academic year at Saint Peterβs University Hospital IM Residency Program. Grateful to Dr. Rana Haris, our program leadership, faculty, and co-residents for the support and inspiration. π #MedTwitter
Please ignore the dark circles (was too excited to sleep!!) Day 1 was a success :)
Full circle moment: I still remember being the nervous med student trying to absorb everything. Now I get to teach them every day. Grateful to be named Best Medical Student Educator amongst my class! What an honor! π€
Sharing an awesome article by @WednesdayMartin about the changes weβre seeing in dating by women and the reasons why. I especially loved the aspects about how women even having sex is changing (and decreasing) and the historical perspective ππ drwednesdaymartin.substack.com/p/behold-the-pβ¦

Thank you for sharing this @ChaseTMAnderson during these times πππ
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, when one of the kids, adolescents, or young adults that I collaborate with is experiencing suicidality, we craft what is known as a Safety Plan. We construct a series of steps to keep them alive if their suicidality becomes active, whichβ¦
Reposting this from the brilliant (in every way) @ChaseTMAnderson because everyone needs to read this.
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, when one of the kids, adolescents, or young adults that I collaborate with is experiencing suicidality, we craft what is known as a Safety Plan. We construct a series of steps to keep them alive if their suicidality becomes active, whichβ¦
Thank You Dr Anderson!! Much respect β
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, when one of the kids, adolescents, or young adults that I collaborate with is experiencing suicidality, we craft what is known as a Safety Plan. We construct a series of steps to keep them alive if their suicidality becomes active, whichβ¦
Such an important article and resource.. especially for the LGBTQIA+ community... on navigating suicidal thoughts...
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, when one of the kids, adolescents, or young adults that I collaborate with is experiencing suicidality, we craft what is known as a Safety Plan. We construct a series of steps to keep them alive if their suicidality becomes active, whichβ¦
Important information!
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, when one of the kids, adolescents, or young adults that I collaborate with is experiencing suicidality, we craft what is known as a Safety Plan. We construct a series of steps to keep them alive if their suicidality becomes active, whichβ¦