Gender Dysphoria DSM 5 Criteria

To qualify for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, individuals must experience a marked incongruence between their experienced gender and the gender assigned at birth, causing significant distress or impairment in critical areas of functioning.

Gender dysphoria can affect various aspects of life, including mental health, social interactions, and personal relationships, leading to distress, isolation, and challenges in expressing one's true gender identity.

Psychologists diagnose gender dysphoria through clinical interviews and assessments, evaluating the individual's gender identity, experiences of incongruence, and the impact on their mental health and daily functioning based on the DSM-5 criteria.