Prevalence of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders among transgender and gender non-conforming youth and adults in a U.S. healthcare system between 2019 and 2023
The elevated rates of neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders faced by TGNC individuals highlight the necessity for enhanced training among healthcare providers and the development of more inclusive, affirming interventions within clinical settings. Future research should aim to unpack the intersectionality of mental health challenges and the societal pressures uniquely experienced by the TGNC community.
Authors
- Laura Burch
- Erick Messias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6824-1658)
- Charles Smoller
- Joanne Salas
- Madeline Stenersen
- Ruizhi (Regina) Huang
Institutions
- Saint Louis University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Comprehensive Psychiatry
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2026.152688
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00