Abstract
Gender Dysphoria is a distressed state of mind that is of interest to psychiatrists, including forensic psychiatrists. Forensic matters can be best addressed only after one has a good appreciation of relevant psychiatric knowledge and concepts. In this commentary I review the nature of Gender Dysphoria, its relationship to cross-dressing and erotic arousal, and the question of whether it should be thought of as a psychiatric disorder. I also review the complexity of sex and gender; alternative conceptualizations of Gender Dysphoria, its etiology, its multicultural history, and its typical course over time in a given individual. Finally, I summarize treatment options, treatment outcomes, and difficulties of treating Gender Dysphoria within an inmate population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 246-252 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Jun 1 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine