Study Finds Transgender Identity Is Not a Mental Health Disorder

Trans- gender Identity Not a Disorder The WHO lists transgender identity as a mental health disorder, as it typically involves "distress and dysfunction." But a Mexican study has found that this is due to social stigma - not due to any mental disorder. In fact, here's why sex reassignment surgery is linked to improved wellbeing. read on The Whats, Whys, and Hows of Gender Re-assignment  LEARN MORE Medicare Required to Pay for Sex Re-assignment Surgery  Explore It's Not a Sex Change, It's Gender Re-assignment Surgery - Here's Why  Find Out The Eyes Have It: How to Check for Zika Virus Symptoms  Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Love Indoor Cycling? Try This 7 Things Runners Should Know About Their Diet Why Grilling Your Food Can Be Hazardous to Your Health 5 Changes to Your Eating Habits to Prevent Gas and Bloating AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.