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The critical element of gender dysphoria is the presence of clinically significant distress associated with the condition." [1] Individuals with gender dysphoria may or may not regard their own cross-gender feelings and behaviors as a disorder. Advantages and disadvantages exist to classifying gender dysphoria as a disorder. [3]
For PTSD, genders differences in coping mechanisms has been proposed as a potential explanation for observed gender differences in PTSD prevalence rates. [43] Though PTSD is a common diagnosis associated with abuse and trauma for men and women, the "most common mental health problem for women who are trauma survivors is depression". [79]
Nor did the data support an effect of clinician gender or age on diagnosis. [38] A 2012 study examined gender-specific associations between trauma cognition, alcohol cravings and alcohol-related consequences in individuals with dually diagnosed PTSD and alcohol dependence (AD). Participants had entered a treatment study for concurrent PTSD and ...
DSM-IV's gender identity disorder is similar to, but not the same as, gender dysphoria in DSM-5. Separate criteria for children, adolescents and adults that are appropriate for varying developmental states are added. Subtypes of gender identity disorder based on sexual orientation were deleted. [11]
However, the difference between "gender dysphoria" and "gender incongruence" is not always clear in the medical literature. [12] Some studies posit that treating gender variance as a medical condition has negative effects on the health of transgender people and claim that assumptions of coexisting psychiatric symptoms should be avoided.
She describes her transition as a deeply personal journey that came following a period of severe burnout and a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. “It was difficult for me to sit at a computer for ...
A proposed bill could limit health care options for Ohio's transgender youth. Here's what the terminology in the bill actually means.
Discrimination is 'economically bad' Currently, 24 US states and Washington, D.C., have laws that explicitly prohibit workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. And ...