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Dysphoria (from Ancient Greek δύσφορος (dúsphoros) 'grievous'; from δυσ-(dus-) 'bad, difficult' and φέρω (phérō) 'to bear') is a profound state of unease or dissatisfaction. It is the semantic opposite of euphoria. In a psychiatric context, dysphoria may accompany depression, anxiety, or agitation. [1]
Misogynistic bias has impacted diagnosis and treatment of men and women alike throughout the history of psychiatry, and those disparities persist today. Hysteria is one example of a medical diagnosis which bears a long history as a "feminine" disorder, whether associated with biological features or with "feminine" psychology or personality. [ 63 ]
The concept of childhood gender nonconformity assumes that there is a correct way to be a girl or a boy. There are a number of social and developmental perspectives that explore how children come to identify with a particular gender and engage in activities that are associated with this gender role.
The critical element of gender dysphoria is the presence of clinically significant distress associated with the condition." [1] Individuals with gender dysphoria may or may not regard their own cross-gender feelings and behaviors as a disorder. Advantages and disadvantages exist to classifying gender dysphoria as a disorder. [3]
A proposed bill could limit health care options for Ohio's transgender youth. Here's what the terminology in the bill actually means.
This study from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is one of many that suggests a shared learning experience (i.e., the new and novel) has a positive effect on relationship satisfaction.
Stephen Barrett Levine (born 1942) is an American psychiatrist and professor who pioneered guidelines for gender dysphoria treatment in the 20th century. He is known for his thesis that gender dysphoria and being transgender are often caused by psychological issues that should be treated psycho-analytically rather than gender-affirming care.
Rejection sensitive dysphoria, while not a formal diagnosis, is also a common symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, estimated to affect a majority of people with ADHD. [56] [57] [58] Others posit that rejection sensitivity stems from early attachment relationships and parental rejection; [55] peer rejection is also thought to ...