FM Rounds #18: Inclusive by Default: From Minority Stress to Trauma-Informed Primary Care

Over 60% of Canadian trans adults rate their mental health as fair-to-poor and are twice as likely to avoid seeking primary care. Avoidance isn't random – it's the predictable outcome of everyday micro-aggressions, systemic barriers, and what psychologists call minority stress. This podcast will name those forces of avoidance and offer trauma-informed counter-moves family physicians can use on the front line to support their 2SLGBTQ+ patients.    Learning objectives:    By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: 1. Explain the minority‑stress model and its relevance to everyday family practice. 2. Recognise three common clinic‑level micro‑aggressions that fuel avoidance behaviour. 3. Apply trauma‑informed communication skills that transform micro‑aggressions into micro‑affirmations.