Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megan Best, Patricia Weerakoon
Summary: This study found that individuals experiencing gender incongruence in the church may face expulsion due to the tension between their desire to hold onto faith and desire to live congruously with their gender.
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Marc-Antoine Crocq
Summary: This article traces the historical evolution of medical and psychiatric diagnoses related to transgender individuals. From ancient Greek and Roman writings to the development of medical classifications in the nineteenth century, the understanding of transgender people has evolved over time. The distinction between sexual orientation and gender diagnosis started to emerge in the early 1900s and continued to evolve until the modern era.
DIALOGUES IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Diana Klinger, Stefan Riedl, Heidi Elisabeth Zesch, Sofia-Marie Oehlke, Sabine Voelkl-Kernstock, Paul L. L. Plener, Andreas Karwautz, Oswald D. D. Kothgassner
Summary: This study aimed to assess and compare the mental health of transgender youth by sex assigned at birth. The results showed that assigned male at birth (AMAB) adolescents were more likely to have internalizing problems, while assigned female at birth (AFAB) adolescents were more likely to have externalizing problems.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Ethics
Karl Gerritse, Casper Martens, Marijke A. Bremmer, Baudewijntje P. C. Kreukels, Fijgje de Boer, Bert C. Molewijk
Summary: This study provides detailed empirical insights into the explicit and implicit ethical challenges faced by HCPs in gender-affirming medical care, as well as their ethical norms regarding decision-making. The findings highlight the impact of uncertainties and implicit norms on the manifestation of these ethical challenges and norms.
BMC MEDICAL ETHICS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carlotta Cocchetti, Alessia Romani, Sarah Collet, Yona Greenman, Thomas Schreiner, Chantal Wiepjes, Martin den Heijer, Guy T'Sjoen, Alessandra Daphne Fisher
Summary: The literature on the efficacy and safety of gender-affirming hormonal treatment in transgender people is limited. The European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence (ENIGI) study aims to address this gap and has shown that the treatment is effective in inducing desired body changes in both trans AMAB and AFAB individuals. However, further research is needed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of non-standardized hormonal treatment in non-binary transgender individuals and to gather long-term safety data on mortality rates and other health risks.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Anika J. Engelmann, Saskia Nicklisch, Timo O. Nieder
Summary: This study explores components of good sex and sexual pleasure in young, urban trans people assigned female at birth (AFAB). The results show that relaxation ability is influenced by various factors, and strategies to increase relaxation include the use of penis prostheses, preference for certain sexual practices, reducing visual stimuli, drinking alcohol, and deconstructing gender and sexual norms. In clinical practice, it is important to assess and address inhibitors of relaxation to promote sexual satisfaction in trans clients.
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Maria Garz, Johanna Schroeder, Timo Nieder, Inga Becker, Sarah Biedermann, Thomas Hildebrandt, Peer Briken, Matthias Auer, Johannes Fuss
Summary: The study found that gender-affirming treatment has a greater impact on the sexual desire of transgender men than transgender women, and body image does not mediate the effects of GAHT or GAS on sexual desire. Gender-affirming therapy has a significant direct impact on body image, but body image itself does not directly affect sexual desire.
JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Connor Grannis, Whitney I. Mattson, Scott F. Leibowitz, Leena Nahata, Diane Chen, John F. Strang, Heather Thobe, Justin A. Indyk, Eric E. Nelson
Summary: The study found that gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) can reduce internalizing symptoms in transgender youth. It also revealed a link between body image dissatisfaction, neural circuitry, and internalizing symptoms.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Bianca Machado Borba Soll, Anna Martha Fontanari, Angelo Brandelli Costa, Itala Chinazzo, Dhiordan Cardoso Silva, Fernanda Guadagnin, Silza Tramontina, Maria Ines Rodrigues Lobato
Summary: The study analyzed sociodemographic and clinical data of transgender youth seeking health care at the Gender Identity Program in southern Brazil. Results showed that 45.8% of the young people had psychiatric comorbidities, with almost half (45.4%) having two or more psychiatric comorbidities in addition to gender dysphoria. The gender affirmation model, focusing on global assessment and personalized guidance, was found to be adequate, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary health services specializing in gender for promoting the general well-being of transgender youth.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Marijn Arnoldussen, Frederique B. B. de Rooy, Annelou L. C. de Vries, Anna I. R. van der Miesen, Arne Popma, Thomas D. Steensma
Summary: Transgender adolescents may seek gender identity specialty services earlier or later in adolescence. This study found that there are differences between "younger" and "older" presenters among a large cohort of transgender adolescents. Older presenters were more likely to be assigned female at birth, while younger presenters were more likely to live with both biological parents. Older presenters were also more dissatisfied with their bodies, while younger presenters showed more childhood gender nonconformity.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Hedi van der Grinten, Chris Verhaak, Thomas Steensma, Tim Middelberg, Joep Roeffen, Daniel Klink
Summary: Gender incongruence (GI) occurs when a person's gender identity does not align with the gender assigned at birth, requiring complex medical and psychological treatment within a multidisciplinary team. Long-term follow-up and additional studies are needed to optimize treatment regimens.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Gina M. Sequeira, Kacie M. Kidd, Robert W. S. Coulter, Elizabeth Miller, Dennis Fortenberry, Robert Garofalo, Laura P. Richardson, Kristin N. Ray
Summary: The study showed that nearly half of transgender youth expressed interest in receiving gender care via telemedicine, with those with lower levels of perceived parental support more likely to choose telemedicine. About half of the youth were interested in receiving gender care in primary care setting, with majority willing to do so if their primary care provider had telehealth support.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Laurens D'hoore, Guy T'Sjoen
Summary: With increasing demand for hormone treatment among transgender and gender nonbinary individuals, more research data is becoming available. A recent literature review found that gender-affirming hormone treatment can lead to increased life satisfaction and reduced psychological difficulties for those who feel it is necessary. The use of hormones can also change body composition and contours. Studies on bone health have shown reassuring results, but special attention is needed for adolescent and adult trans women in terms of hormone dosage and treatment compliance. The use of certain estrogens in trans women may increase the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke, highlighting the importance of lifestyle management in trans healthcare.
JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Inga Becker-Hebly, Saskia Fahrenkrug, Florentien Campion, Hertha Richter-Appelt, Michael Schulte-Markwort, Claus Barkmann
Summary: Empirical evidence on the psychosocial health outcomes of adolescents with GD after puberty suppression and gender-affirming medical interventions is limited. The study found that adolescents receiving gender-affirming interventions showed some improvement in psychosocial health outcomes, but there were still significant differences from the norm. This highlights the need for further longitudinal research on treatment decisions for transgender adolescents.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Teresa Surace, Laura Fusar-Poli, Lucia Vozza, Vito Cavone, Chiara Arcidiacono, Rossella Mammano, Lucia Basile, Alessandro Rodolico, Pablo Bisicchia, Pasquale Caponnetto, Maria Salvina Signorelli, Eugenio Aguglia
Summary: The prevalence of suicidal ideation and behaviors is high in gender non-conforming youths, highlighting the importance of implementing therapeutic and support strategies for this population. Educational interventions directed to parents, teachers, mental health professionals, and the general community are also crucial in combating stigma and social isolation, factors that may contribute to the increased risk of suicidal behaviors.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Marta Mirabella, Giulia Senofonte, Guido Giovanardi, Vittorio Lingiardi, Alexandro Fortunato, Francesco Lombardo, Anna Maria Speranza
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed risks to the physical health and psychological well-being of individuals, particularly affecting minoritized communities like transgender/non-binary individuals. A study conducted in Italy during the pandemic revealed that this group faced concerns about the future, negative emotions, self-uncertainty, difficulties in accessing hormone therapy and health facilities, as well as stressors from living with family members and lack of support from LGBT+ communities. Subjects undergoing psychological therapy reported increased depression, anxiety, somatization, and lack of privacy in the household.
SEXUALITY RESEARCH AND SOCIAL POLICY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Annalisa Tanzilli, Tommaso Boldrini, Nicola Carone, Ivan Gualco, Vittorio Lingiardi, Riccardo Williams
Summary: The study found a significant association between patients' personality maladaptive traits and negative clinician-patient dynamics as well as poorer levels of therapeutic alliance. These findings have important implications for diagnostic and therapeutic processes.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Maria Quintigliano, Alexandro Fortunato, Marco Lauriola, Anna Maria Speranza
Summary: This study measured the efficacy of the Parent-Child Relationship Scale (P-CRS) in assessing the parent-child relationship. The results showed that the P-CRS can capture relational difficulties and is a useful screening tool for exploring different relationship patterns in various clinical conditions.
INFANT MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anna Maria Speranza, Marianna Liotti, Ilaria Spoletini, Alexandro Fortunato
Summary: Psychopathology is a process that unfolds over time and involves various factors. Understanding the trajectories that lead to the development and maintenance of specific disorders is crucial. This paper provides a narrative review of the literature on homotypic and heterotypic continuity of psychopathology across the lifespan.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anna Maria Speranza, Costanza Franchini, Maria Quintigliano, Silvia Andreassi, Mara Morelli, Silvia Cerolini, Chiara Petrocchi, Alexandro Fortunato
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate changes in psychological functioning before and after a university counseling intervention, and identify the psychological variables that predicted the intervention outcome. The results showed significant improvements in psychological well-being after counseling, with personality traits not being predictive of the intervention outcome, while state variables significantly contributing to the improvement.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alexandro Fortunato, Alessia Renzi, Silvia Andreassi, Vito Giuseppe Maniaci, Costanza Franchini, Mara Morelli, Gaetano Maria Sciabica, Anna Maria Speranza, Rachele Mariani
Summary: University counseling is an effective tool for promoting students' mental health and reducing psychological disorders. However, there is limited literature on the variables that explain its effectiveness. This study used multiple code theory to analyze therapists' clinical notes and investigated the usefulness of university counseling intervention. Results showed a significant reduction in patients' symptomatology and changes in linguistic measures. The study highlights the importance of both instruments and counselors' writing style in improving students' symptoms.
PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Filippo Maria Nimbi, Roberto Baiocco, Guido Giovanardi, Annalisa Tanzilli, Vittorio Lingiardi
Summary: This study examined the psychological and social factors related to the fear of monkeypox. The findings showed that factors such as identity, education level, religious importance, COVID-19 vaccine doses, current quality of life, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with higher levels of monkeypox fear. These results can inform the development of targeted education and prevention programs to reduce fear and promote healthier behaviors.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Antonio Del Casale, Martina Nicole Modesti, Carlo Lai, Valeria Carola, Simone Mimun, Alba Bruzzese, Anna Maria Speranza, Dalainey H. Drakes, Gordon J. G. Asmundson, Giampaolo Nicolais
Summary: This study translated, replicated, and validated the COVID Stress Scales (CSS) in the Italian population, finding that the CSS-I is a valid and reliable instrument to measure COVID-19-related distress.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marta Mirabella, Bianca Di Giannantonio, Guido Giovanardi, Irene Piras, Alessandra D. Fisher, Vittorio Lingiardi, Luca Chianura, Jiska Ristori, Anna Maria Speranza, Alexandro Fortunato
Summary: In Italy, there is a lack of studies on gender identity and expression in gender non-conforming adults, particularly in the non-binary population. This study aimed to explore how transgender and non-binary Italian adults identify and express their gender. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of 112 adult participants accessing a specialized gender service in Rome. The findings highlight the unique needs and features of gender non-conforming adults, emphasizing the importance of greater visibility and recognition for this population.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Silvia Cerolini, Andrea Zagaria, Costanza Franchini, Vito Giuseppe Maniaci, Alexandro Fortunato, Chiara Petrocchi, Anna Maria Speranza, Caterina Lombardo
Summary: This article provides a systematic review of university psychological counseling, highlighting the positive impact of face-to-face and internet-delivered interventions on the mental health of students. It also identifies biases and cultural barriers in help-seeking behaviors and emphasizes the importance of enhancing resources and conducting efficacy studies.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATION IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION
(2023)
