Treatment of Gender Identity Disorder

Treatment of Gender Identity Disorder

Both the diagnosis and treatment of Gender Identity Disorder (GID) are controversial as reflected in the professional literature as well as in popular discourse where they have recently garnered considerable attention. In contrast to the treatment of other DSM diagnoses where emphasis is on changing...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of psychiatry 2012-08, Vol.169 (8), p.875-876
Hauptverfasser: Byne, William, Bradley, Susan J., Coleman, Eli, Eyler, A. Evan, Green, Richard, Menvielle, Edgardo, Meyer-Bahlburg, Heino F.L., Pleak, Richard R., Tompkins, D. Andrew
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Child
Female
Gender Identity
Humans
Male
Medical treatment
Mental disorders
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Transsexualism - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Both the diagnosis and treatment of Gender Identity Disorder (GID) are controversial as reflected in the professional literature as well as in popular discourse where they have recently garnered considerable attention. In contrast to the treatment of other DSM diagnoses where emphasis is on changing thoughts, feelings and behaviors, the treatment of GID from adolescence onward often emphasizes modification of the body.
ISSN:0002-953X
1535-7228
DOI:10.1176/appi.ajp.2012.169.8.875