What is gender dysphoria? Symptoms and mental health impact by Hannah DeWitt | Mar 20, 2025 | Gender, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Topics Gender dysphoria is the term used to describe deep feelings of distress, unease, and discomfort because one’s biological sex does not align with one’s gender identity, or the gender they feel they innately are. Gender dysphoria is a condition recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5),…
LGBTQIA+ counseling: The importance of inclusive counseling services by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Mar 15, 2024 | LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Topics The LGBTQIA+ community is a diverse group of individuals — specifically, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, and a host of other identities. Despite outdated perceptions and unwarranted prejudice from others, cultural norms are shifting and society is becoming increasingly supportive of the community, thanks in…