Week 13 - Gender Dysphoria Flashcards
1
Q
the distress of discomfort that may occur when a person’s biological sex and gender identity do not align.
A
gender dysphoria
2
Q
name 2 effects of gender prejudice, bias, stigma, and marginalization.
A
- impacts on mental health and social performance
- discriminatory practice in education, health care and mental health care
3
Q
a lifelong process of acceptance. people force an LGBTQ identity first to themselves and then they may reveal it to others.
A
coming out
4
Q
name the 2 contexts in which OTs may encounter transgender clients.
A
- individuals referred to OT for physical and/or mental health issues unrelated to the fact that the client is transgender
- individuals referred for occupational performance issues concerning transitioning.