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Psych Series: Gender Identity

Dr Stephen Jambunathan, Consultant Psychiatrist

10-Jan-17 16:00

Psych Series: Gender Identity

Last week, it was reported that Denmark has become the first country in the world to declassify being transgender as a mental illness. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan explains the mental health fraternity's perspective on gender identity, and whether the DSM and WHO will follow suit with Denmark's decision.


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