The Role of Psychiatry for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults
Maggie Beazer,
Micah Breiger,
Alex S. Keuroghlian
Abstract:Since the inclusion of gender identity disorder in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III), psychiatry and the broader medical field have made substantial alterations in their recognition of and respect for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) identities. As this recognition continues to expand, psychiatrists should be aware of both historical harm and current best care practices, especially in light of psychiatric morbidity in TGD populations relative to the ge… Show more
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