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<p>Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents are a&#xa0;vulnerable group of patients who often suffer from a&#xa0;high mental health burden. This study investigated the mental health of TGD adolescents in Austria and was conducted in cooperation with the WHO Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. The responses of 87&#xa0;TGD adolescents were compared with the national cohort (<i>n</i> = 10,110). There was evidence of significantly higher psychological distress in TGD adolescents compared to their peers. TGD adolescents had lower scores on the WHO‑5 Well-Being Index and life satisfaction, while symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders were more common. The increased dissatisfaction with their own body image and a&#xa0;self-reported higher frequency of feeling lonely were particularly notable. Factors such as social exclusion and a&#xa0;negative political climate contribute to deteriorating mental health. The results of the study emphasize the need to consider these burdens in a&#xa0;broader societal context, including structural barriers and everyday discrimination. Furthermore, there is a&#xa0;need for measures to reduce the stigmatization of TGD adolescents in Austria, such as an open and appreciative approach in medical contexts.</p>

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Psychische Gesundheit, Wohlbefinden und Körperbild bei Transgender- und geschlechtsdiversen Jugendlichen in Österreich

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    2025年3月6日

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  • Jojo Steininger,
  • Sarah Knaus

摘要

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents are a vulnerable group of patients who often suffer from a high mental health burden. This study investigated the mental health of TGD adolescents in Austria and was conducted in cooperation with the WHO Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. The responses of 87 TGD adolescents were compared with the national cohort (n = 10,110). There was evidence of significantly higher psychological distress in TGD adolescents compared to their peers. TGD adolescents had lower scores on the WHO‑5 Well-Being Index and life satisfaction, while symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders were more common. The increased dissatisfaction with their own body image and a self-reported higher frequency of feeling lonely were particularly notable. Factors such as social exclusion and a negative political climate contribute to deteriorating mental health. The results of the study emphasize the need to consider these burdens in a broader societal context, including structural barriers and everyday discrimination. Furthermore, there is a need for measures to reduce the stigmatization of TGD adolescents in Austria, such as an open and appreciative approach in medical contexts.