Gender Identity Magazine

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GENDER
IDENTITY

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FLORA MINDUN ANAK JOSUA (74846)
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MDM. NOR HASNIAH BINTI
IBRAHIM

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CONTENTS

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WHAT IS GENDER IDENTITY

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GENDER IDENTITY ISSUE-

GENDER DYSPHORIA

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SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

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THE IMPACT OF GENDER

DYSPHORIA TO THEIR
MENTAL AND HEALTH

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SOLUTION OR THERAPHY
FOR GENDER DYSPHORIA

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WHAT IS GENDER
IDENTITY

DEFINITION: It differs from biological sex, which
is defined as male or female.

Gender identity refers to a Gender identity and biological sex

person's self-perception as a usually match in the traditional

man or woman, a boy or a girl, way with most people. However,

a combination of man/boy some people have almost no link

and woman/girl, or somebody between gender and sex; for

who oscillates between instance, biological sexual traits

man/boy and woman/girl, or are clear and unmistakable in

as someone who does not fit transgender people, yet they

into any of those identify with the gender

classifications. (Gender traditionally associated with the

Identity | Definition, Theories, opposite sex. (Gender Identity |

& Facts, 2020) Definition, Theories, & Facts, 2020)

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GENDER "Gender dysphoria" is a term for
IDENTITY ISSUE : psychological distress caused by a
mismatch between a person's sex
GENDER assigned at birth and their gender
DYSPHORIA identity. (Psychiatry.org - What Is Gender

Dysphoria?, 2022)
“Gender dysphoria” is the clinical term now

used in the DSM-5.

They may be dissatisfied

with their physical

characteristics (facial

appearance, voice, genitals)

and seek medical treatment People who suffer from

to change their gender, gender dysphoria may isolate

such as hormone therapy, themselves or become socially

cosmetic procedures, or isolated. Low self-esteem is

surgery. common, and isolation can

Some people identify with lead to academic difficulties
both genders, dressing and
acting in ways that or even dropout. Boys with
correspond to either gender
or both at the same time. gender dysphoria often face
"Non-binary" is a term they
can use to describe more severe social
themselves. Sexual identity
issues, such as sexual consequences than girls.
preferences and actions,
may be linked to gender Suicide, depression, eating
identity issues. disorders, anxiety, and
psychological trauma are all
linked to gender dysphoria.
Discrimination, harassment,
and violence are common
social and workplace
challenges for people who are
struggling with their gender
5 identity.

Symptoms

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A difference between gender

identity and genitals or secondary

sex characteristics, such as breast

size, voice and facial hair. In young

adolescents, a difference between

gender identity and anticipated

secondary sex characteristics

(Gender Dysphoria - Symptoms and

Causes, 2022).



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A strong desire to be rid of

these genitals or

secondary sex

characteristics, or a desire

to prevent the

development of secondary


sex characteristics




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A strong belief of having
the typical feelings and

reactions of another
gender.




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Causes

Exposure to progesterone or other

estrogenic drugs
Although there is no research that

shows that males or females exposed

to progesterone in the womb or other

estrogenic drugs, such as

diethylstilbestrol (DES) may have a

raised risk of gender dysphoria; there

may be an association in some atypical

aspects of gender role behavior

(Gender Dysphoria - Symptoms and

Causes, 2022).

Hormonal causes
Hormones that trigger the development
of sex and gender in the womb may not
function adequately. For example,
anatomical sex from the genitals may be
male, while the gender identity that
comes from the brain could be female.

Rare conditions that may lead to
gender dysphoria
There may be rare conditions like
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH),
and intersex conditions (also known
as hermaphroditism) which may also
result in gender dysphoria.

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The Impact of Gender
Dysphoria to their Mental

and Health

MENTAL

Anxiety
Depression, melancholy, or a sense of
bereavement are all symptoms of loss
Poor self-esteem or a negative self-image
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a
type of anxiety, an illness that occurs
(PTSD)
Shame
Isolation from others

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HEALTH

They may try to cope with their sentiments by
engaging in destructive habits, which might
lead to:

Alcoholism.
Addiction to drugs is a serious
problem.
Eating disorders.
Self-injury.
Suicidal ideation is a kind of
suicidal conduct.

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TREATMENT

ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT
THERAPY




Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT) is an evidence-based treatment
with the goal of helping individuals
accept and manage the difficulty of
everyday life. ACT teaches individuals to
accept one’s reaction and be present,
choose a valued direction and take
action. The group includes
psychoeducation and experiential
exercises related to the six core
principles of ACT: cognitive defusion,
acceptance, contact with the present
moment, the observing self, values and
committed action. ACT is helpful in the
treatment of anxiety, depression, and
many other psychological issues.(Gender
Identity | Definition, Theories, & Facts,
2020)

ANXIETY MANAGEMENT



According to Britannica (2020), the goal
of the group is to offer support,
education, and guidance to help decrease
anxiety by helping clients gain insight
into their automatic thoughts, cognitive
distortions, underlying assumptions and
core beliefs, and to reframe as needed.
Various stress management, emotional
regulation and distress tolerance
strategies are identified and discussed.
In-group discussions, exercises and
psychoeducation around different topics
lead clients to a better understanding of
their internal and external triggers.

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BREATHWORK






Breathwork, a type of breathing practice
that provides an intense experience of
self-awareness, introspection, and the
breaking down of barriers to recovery.
Breathwork promotes relaxation,
emotional well-being, and a decrease in
stress, and is used to help decrease

anger, anxiety, depression, chronic pain,
grief, and trauma symptoms.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY








Cognitive behavior therapy helps a client
to develop a more positive way of

thinking about life situations. The client
is responsible for discovering and

nurturing better mental attitudes and
subsequent positive emotional responses.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS



Clients will learn appropriate listening
and communication skills to convey

needs and concerns to peers as well as
receiving and providing feedback to and

from others. In learning these skills,
clients will be able to improve

interactions in their interpersonal
relationships.

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REFERENCES

American Psychiatric Association. (1987). Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (3rd ed. rev.). Washington

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), Fifth
edition. American Psychiatric Association. 2013

Gender dysphoria - Symptoms and causes. (2022). Mayo Clinic;
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gender-
dysphoria/symptoms-causes/syc-20475255

Gender identity | Definition, Theories, & Facts. (2020, July 23).
EncyclopediaBritannica.https://www.britannica.com/topic/gender-
identity

Gender & Sexual Identity Issues Treatment in LA | PCH. (2019, April).
PCH Treatment Center. https://www.pchtreatment.com/who-we-
treat/gender-and-sexual-identity-
issues/#:~:text=Gender%20dysphoria%20is%20associated%20with,a
s%20discrimination%2C%20harassment%20and%20violence

Psychiatry.org - What is Gender Dysphoria? (2022). Psychiatry.org.
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gender-
dysphoria/what-is-gender-dysphoria




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