Citation

Eden K, Wylie K, Watson E. Adv. Psychiatr. Treat. 2012; 18(1): 2-11.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/apt.bp.109.007211

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The role of the mental health professional, and of the psychiatrist in particular, is evolving and changing. As the recognition of transsexualism and gender identity disorder expands across the transgender spectrum, it has been recommended that gender dysphoria should replace existing diagnostic terminology. Patient-focused care is evolving and this ar ticle considers the limitations of current healthcare settings and how the mental health professional can support patients undergoing the real-life experience. Differentiation from other mental health conditions that may present as gender dysphoria is outlined, as well as specific clinical situations.

Language: en

Keywords

human; mental health; prevalence; suicide attempt; gender dysphoria; stigma; comorbidity; article; mental disease; sexuality; disease association; psychiatrist; health care facility; patient care; health practitioner; transsexualism; educational status; personal experience