Trans adolescents' mental health
a scoping review
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Transgender Persons, Gender Identity, Mental Health, Systematic ReviewAbstract
The aim of this scoping review was to identify the scope and nature of the existing literature on the mental health of transgender adolescents in Europe and to explore the role of nurses in their care. The following databases were used: MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, Cuiden Plus, LILACS, and the Cochrane Library. A total of 12 studies published between 2013 and 2024 were included, focusing on the mental health of European transgender individuals aged 13 to 17. The main themes addressed in the studies analysed included suicide, gender dysphoria, and internalising and externalising problems. Transgender adolescents experience greater psychological distress compared to their cisgender peers. Notably, family relationships and peer interactions were identified as protective or risk factors for the mental health issues faced by transgender adolescents. No information was found regarding the role of nurses in supporting transgender adolescents through the transition process.
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