In the world we live in today, a holistic view of health and wellbeing must include mental and emotional health alongside physical health. To provide client-centered healthcare that is tailored to the unique needs of queer men, clinicians and healthcare providers should know how queerness intersects with various facets of men's health. This factsheet takes an intersectional lens and looks at different factors such as HIV status, trauma, housing, race, age, ability, class, body image, substance use, etc. and makes suggestions for coping as well as improvements to the healthcare system.
Finding and Building a Therapeutic Relationship with your Healthcare Provider

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Finding and Building a Therapeutic Relationship with your Healthcare Provider
September 12, 2022
Finding a healthcare provider is difficult for many cis and trans, Two-Spirit, gay, and bisexual men who have sex with men (2SGBMSM). This tip sheet provides vital steps to finding a healthcare provider to provide optimal care for you. It is essential to understand and know the knowledge, skills, and experience of healthcare providers as you find a healthcare provider. The tip sheet explores some tips on the interview with the healthcare provider and a sample list of questions to discuss. Take your time to make a decision in your health’s best interest and gradually build your relationship with the healthcare provider.