He explains that one of the most common mental health issues that transgenders suffer from is gender dysphoria, a sense of dissatisfaction felt because of the mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity. ‘How could a psychiatrist have helped me out of all the stress?’Despite facing trauma, stress or anxiety on several levels, it looks like the community is far from getting mental health issues addressed. “I suffered from it during the previous lockdown.”For others, the idea of mental health is unknown. Naturally, consulting a mental health specialist has been out of question; the kinnars argue it would not solve their problems. Half the time we are chased away.”The solution to the perpetual distress faced by transgenders perhaps does not always lie in mental health consultations.

Source: Indian Express July 19, 2021 07:01 UTC