Clinical Scorecard: Gender-Diverse Youths Reported More Psychotic-Like Experiences
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | Psychotic-like experiences in gender-diverse youths |
| Key Mechanisms | Bullying victimization and unsupportive gender-identity policy environments |
| Target Population | Gender-diverse youths, particularly those assigned female at birth |
| Care Setting | Clinical settings assessing mental health in adolescents |
Key Highlights
- Most gender-diverse youths scored higher on psychotic-like experiences than least gender-diverse youths.
- Bullying victimization partially mediated the association between gender diversity and psychotic-like experiences.
- Psychotic-like experiences increased over time among most gender-diverse youths in low-support policy environments.
- The study utilized the Prodromal Questionnaire–Brief Child Version (PQ-BC) for assessment.
- Findings suggest implications for psychosis-risk assessment in gender-diverse youths.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Consider the potential contribution of gender minority stress when assessing psychosis risk.
Management
- Implement school anti-bullying interventions to support mental health.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Monitor psychotic-like experiences in gender-diverse youths, especially in unsupportive policy environments.
Risks
- Increased risk for later psychotic disorders, suicidal behavior, and poor functional outcomes linked to psychotic-like experiences.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Gender-diverse youths aged around 13 years
Consider social environment and policy context in treatment planning.
Clinical Best Practices
- Utilize longitudinal data to understand trends in psychotic-like experiences.
- Assess bullying victimization as a factor in mental health evaluations.
- Engage with supportive policy environments to improve mental health outcomes.
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