Gender minority stress and PTSD for transgender and gender-diverse individuals

What is it about?

Prior research shows that transgender and gender diverse individuals face higher rates of mental health-related concerns, such as post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) compared to cisgender individuals. This paper presents a meta-analysis demonstrating how gender-based experiences of discrimination, rejection, and victimization relate to PTSS in transgender and gender diverse individuals.

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Photo by Julia Taubitz on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This paper provides a critically needed summary of the research on the associations between gender minority stress and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Findings have implications for understanding trauma, diagnosing trauma-related disorders, and treating transgender and gender-diverse populations experiencing gender minority stress, particularly in light of increasing antitrans legislation across the United States.