Gender and Frequent Mental Distress: Comparing Transgender and Non-Transgender Individuals' Self-Rated Mental Health

Crissman, Halley P.; Stroumsa, Daphna; Kobernik, Emily K.; Berger, Mitchell B.

doi:10.1089/jwh.2018.7411

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“…These findings align with existing literature on mental health disparities in the transgender population elsewhere in the world. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Several US studies using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System have found that transgender participants were more likely to report mental distress and depression compared with cisgender participants. 11,12 Findings from clinic-based studies, 8,9,13 a school-based study, 14 and an online study 10 of transgender people were consistent with our findings.…”

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“…[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Among these studies mostly conducted in the United States, all of them have investigated mental health disparities. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] The population size of transgender individuals in South Korea (hereafter, Korea) has not been quantified, due to the absence of questions about participants' gender identity in nationally representative surveys. Based on the estimates in the above-mentioned article, 3 approximately 200 000 transgender individuals are living in Korea, which has a national population of more than 50 million.…”

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Health Disparities Among Transgender Adults in South Korea

Lee

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Berg

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Asia Pac J Public Health

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This study aims to identify health disparities among transgender adults in South Korea (hereafter Korea), where they widely experience social stigma. We assessed prevalence of nine health indicators using a nationwide cross-sectional survey of 255 Korean transgender adults in 2017. Standardized prevalence ratios of these indicators were estimated using four nationally representative surveys in Korea that included the same health measures. Overall, transgender adults had a significantly higher risk of adverse health outcomes than the general population in Korea. Specifically, disparities in mental health outcomes between transgender adults and the general population were statistically significant. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 6.44 and 9.71 times higher among transgender adults than women and men in the general population, respectively. For suicidal ideation, transgender adults reported 6.49 and 18.83 times greater risk than women and men in the general population, respectively. Our findings indicate that Korean transgender adults are at a higher risk of negative health outcomes than the general population.

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Health Disparities Among Transgender Adults in South Korea

Lee

Operario

Berg

et al. 2020

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…In the case of Hispanic transgender individuals, life as a double minority might be even more stressful and illicit substance use may be a temporary relief from the stressful aspects of life. One study found that compared with White transgender individuals, Hispanic transgender individuals were less likely to report stressful events (Crissman et al, 2019), suggesting demographic shifts in stressful events. Moreover, since transgender individuals report high levels of stress (Kelleher, 2009), and stress is a known risk factor for initiation of substance use (Wagner et al, 1999), these associations may need to be further tested in bigger minority populations.…”

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Prevalence and Correlates to Lifetime Illicit Substance Use Among a National Sample of Hispanic Transgender Individuals

Yockey

Vidourek

King

2020

Hisp Health Care Int

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The Hispanic population is the fastest growing minority population in the United States. A growing body of literature suggests Hispanic individuals are at increased risk for substance use disorders. While much of the literature has focused on Hispanic heterosexual individuals, a paucity of literature has focused on Hispanic transgender individuals. More research is warranted on the prevalence and correlates to substance use among Hispanic sexual minorities, in particular Hispanic transgender individuals. The present study sought to examine correlates to lifetime illicit substance use among a national sample of transgender individuals. A secondary analysis of the 2015 Transgender Survey was conducted among 1,473 Hispanic transgender individuals. Weighted analyses reveal that 29% of Hispanic transgender individuals reported lifetime illicit substance use. Significant predictors included age and prior lifetime substance use. Recommendations for health professionals and policy analysts are included.

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“…Trans individuals are less likely to pursue higher education than cis-gender individuals (Crissman et al, 2019), despite the fact that queer-spectrum (~5.3% of students) and trans (<0.1% of students) individuals are much more likely than others to plan on earning a doctorate (Greathouse et al, 2018). Apart from affecting educational and career prospects, underrepresentation also has a negative impact on the mental health of these students and researchers.…”

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Embracing diversity and inclusivity in an academic setting: Insights from the Organization for Human Brain Mapping

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Borghesani³

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Scientific research aims to bring forward innovative ideas and constantly challenges existing knowledge structures and stereotypes. However, women, ethnic and cultural minorities, as well as individuals with disabilities, are systematically discriminated against or even excluded from promotions, publications, and general visibility. A more diverse workforce is more productive, and thus discrimination has a negative impact on science and the wider society, as well as on the education, careers, and well-being of individuals who are discriminated against. Moreover, the lack of diversity at scientific gatherings can lead to micro-aggressions or harassment, making such meetings unpleasant, or even unsafe environments for early career and underrepresented scientists.At the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), we recognized the need for promoting underrepresented scientists and creating diverse role models in the field of neuroimaging. To foster this, the OHBM has created a Diversity and Inclusivity Committee (DIC). In this article, we review the composition and activities of the DIC in order to inspire other organizations to implement similar initiatives. Activities of the committee over the past four years have included (a) creating a code of conduct, (b) providing diversity and inclusivity education for OHBM members, (c) organizing interviews and symposia on diversity issues, and (d) organizing family-friendly activities and providing child care grants during the OHBM annual meetings.We strongly believe that these activities have brought positive change within the wider OHBM community, improving inclusivity and fostering diversity while promoting rigorous, ground-breaking science. These positive changes could not have been so rapidly implemented without the enthusiastic support from the leadership, including OHBM Council and Program Committee, and the OHBM Special Interest Groups (SIGs), namely the Open Science, Student and Postdoc, and Brain-Art SIGs. Nevertheless, there remains ample room for improvement, in all areas, and even more so in the area of targeted attempts to increase inclusivity for individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, racial/ethnic minorities, and individuals of various socioeconomic status.Here, we present an overview of the DIC’s composition, its activities, future directions and challenges. Our goal is to share our experiences with a wider audience to provide information to other organizations and institutions wishing to implement similar comprehensive diversity initiatives. We propose that scientific organizations can push the boundaries of scientific progress only by moving beyond existing power structures and by integrating principles of acceptance and inclusivity in their core values.

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Gender and Frequent Mental Distress: Comparing Transgender and Non-Transgender Individuals' Self-Rated Mental Health

Cited by 39 publications

References 34 publications

Health Disparities Among Transgender Adults in South Korea

Health Disparities Among Transgender Adults in South Korea

Prevalence and Correlates to Lifetime Illicit Substance Use Among a National Sample of Hispanic Transgender Individuals

Embracing diversity and inclusivity in an academic setting: Insights from the Organization for Human Brain Mapping

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