ReviewJAACAP open2026
Review: Mental Health and Health Care Needs in Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth in China.
Review in JAACAP open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Abstract
Objective: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people in China have long remained relatively invisible, and research focusing on this population is scarce. This study aimed to analyze and summarize existing evidence to outline the mental health and health care needs of TGD adolescents in China, thereby guiding future health initiatives. Method: Research articles on TGD adolescents in China published in Chinese and English and found on PubMed, Wanfang (in Chinese), and CNKI (in Chinese) databases were examined; 12 articles published between January 1, 2020, and April 1, 2025, were analyzed in the review. Results: TGD adolescents in China frequently experience family and school violence, bullying, and problematic smartphone and internet use. There is a high prevalence of mental health disorders, notably depression and anxiety, as well as high occurrences of self-harm and suicidal behaviors in this population. Furthermore, although there is a pronounced need for hormone therapy, barriers in diagnosis and treatment obstruct TGD adolescents in China from receiving accessible and standard care. Conclusion: Research on the mental health of TGD adolescents in China is lacking. Mental health care for these adolescents requires immediate attention, prioritizing the integration of social and psychological support to improve their mental well-being. Gender education is needed in both family and educational settings to enhance the understanding of gender minority. Development of comprehensive medical services, encompassing both mental health support and hormone therapies, is needed to improve psychosocial function and physiological health of TGD youth.
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