Authors: Abernathey, A.
Date of publication: 2024
Journal: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
Summary: This US study explored the medical records of 57,353 patients aged 9-18 to examine associations between gender dysphoria, eating disorders and mental health diagnoses.
The researchers found that young people with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria were more likely to also have a diagnosed eating disorder. Furthermore, young people who have diagnoses of both gender dysphoria and an eating disorder were at higher risk for experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidality and self-harm compared to youth with neither diagnosis.
The researchers found that further exploration is required to understand the interplay between these diagnoses and to help develop appropriate interventions.
You can read a summary of the study here
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