Abstract
A case of a girl who presented with symptoms of gender dysphoria is described here. She received cognitive behavioral therapy that helped her explore her thoughts and address any distorted cognition. She was able to live as a female and changed her mind about undergoing sex change surgery. This article explores the concept of gender dysphoria and the role of psychological interventions in its management.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-99 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2016 |
Keywords
- Case report
- Oman
- gender dysphoria
- psychotherapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Clinical Neurology
- Pharmacology (medical)