Many trans people face forced psychiatric evaluations or unwanted medical procedures to gain legal recognition. Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients - NCBI
, the transgender experience has moved from the margins of social visibility to the forefront of a global civil rights movement
The transgender community has always been part of LGBTQ+ history, though often overlooked or erased.
: These social pressures contribute to increased rates of mental health disorders and negative self-image within the community .