In a landmark decision, the World Health Organization has removed gender identity disorder from its list of mental health diagnoses. Many major psychiatric bodies, including the American Psychiatric Association, have eliminated “gender identity disorder” from their lexicon, opting to use the term “gender dysphoria” instead. In Canada, gender dysphoria continues to be classified as a mental disorder. Zucker says the change could present challenges to mental health professionals attempting to diagnose and treat those experiencing gender dysphoria. “If it isn’t a mental health diagnosis, what is it,” asks Zucker, who is also a practising psychologist.

Source: National Post May 30, 2019 15:41 UTC