Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8815397 | Journal of Affective Disorders | 2018 | 37 Pages |
Abstract
This study confirms that non-treated transgender individuals have an increased risk of a depressive disorder. Interventions offered alongside gender affirming treatment to develop interpersonal skills, increase self-esteem and improve social support may reduce depression and prepare individuals for a more successful transition.
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Authors
Gemma L. Witcomb, Walter Pierre Bouman, Laurence Claes, Nicola Brewin, John R. Crawford, Jon Arcelus,