Childhood abuse and depressive vulnerability in clients with gender dysphoria
| Autor: | Malcolm T. Firth |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
| Předmět: |
Gender dysphoria
education.field_of_study medicine.medical_specialty Inclusion (disability rights) Perspective (graphical) Population Vulnerability medicine.disease Mental health Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology medicine Relevance (law) education Psychology Psychiatry Applied Psychology Depression (differential diagnoses) Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. 14:297-305 |
| ISSN: | 1746-1405 1473-3145 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14733145.2013.845236 |
| Popis: | Background: Childhood abuse in the early lives of gender variant people has been under-reported, although higher psychiatric morbidity, particularly depression and suicidality, than in the general population is more widely recognised. There are increasing numbers of people seeking advice and treatment for gender dysphoria (GD) some of whose experiences of depression and childhood abuse may be additional treatment considerations. Aim: To illuminate the issues relating to childhood abuse, depression and GD via case examples underpinned by a summary review of the relevant literature, for their combined relevance to therapeutic practice and service provision. Methods: A review of relevant online literature was conducted and two case examples were developed subsequently to capture the core review themes from a practice perspective. Results: Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Gender variant children and adolescents may experience abuse by peers and teachers, as well as parents and caregivers. Emot... |
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