Envisioning a future for transgender and gender-diverse people beyond the DSM.

Perlson, Jacob E; Walters, Oakland C; Keuroghlian, Alex S · Br J Psychiatry · 2021

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

This editorial describes current considerations regarding psychiatric diagnoses for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people. In addition to offering an assessment of the limitations in current diagnostic standards, the authors articulate a vision for psychiatric practice marked by renewed commitment to an affirmative framework that reduces stigma.

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