Depression in Trans People: A Review of the Risk Factors

International Journal of Transgenderism

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 104-116

  Khobzi Rotondi, Nooshin ^a  

^a CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Depression; review; risk factors; trans people

Indexed keywords

EID: 84861309065     PISSN: 15532739     EISSN: 14344599     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15532739.2011.663243     Document Type: Review

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