#320: Exposing the System— Pam Garfield’s Stand Against the AAP

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Pam Garfield, a licensed therapist and advocate, shares the dramatic story of being kicked out of the AAP meeting.

Alongside prominent detransitioners, Pam ran a booth promoting holistic approaches to youth mental health, only to be asked to leave under dubious circumstances.

She discussed the critical need for parents to question the experts and outlined her mission to provide a voice for those harmed by gender-affirming care. Her new book, A Practical Response to Gender Distress, offers parents a guide to navigating this complex issue.

The episode highlighted the growing challenges in pediatric mental health and the importance of thinking critically in a system that often pushes children toward unnecessary medicalization.

BIO

Pam Garfield, LMFT, also known as The Truthful Therapist, is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with troubled teens and families. Forced to step away from her practice in 2017 due to disability, Pam returned part-time, only to find a drastically changed mental health landscape driven by mandates and unchecked medicalization. Since then, she has become a vocal advocate for parents, questioning mainstream approaches to gender medicine and speaking out against harmful practices. Pam is the author of A Practical Response to Gender Distress and is a leading voice in helping families navigate the challenges of today’s mental health system.

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