Why is gender dysphoria not treated as a mental health issue?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18384947
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Abstract

Gender dysphoria is not treated as a mental health issue but rather as an incongruence between gender identity and physical sex, with interventions focused on alleviating distress and societal stigma.

Fields of Study & Subjects

LGBTQ Health Identity and Policy Gender Roles and Identity Studies Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
27 January 2026