Adolescent identity: The importance of the social history. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silverstein, Laura; Zander, Emily; Middleman, Amy B
• Is Part Of: SAGE open medical case reports. Volume 8(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: Gender dysphoria -- gender identity -- anxiety -- trichotillomania -- adolescent medicine; Clinical medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1177/2050313X20952980
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-313X

Abstract

This is a unique case of a patient with trichotillomania, depression, and anxiety for 2 years, serving as coping strategies for underlying gender dysphoria. To our knowledge, a case of a patient presenting with this unique constellation of comorbid conditions has not previously been reported. This case stresses the importance of providers obtaining a full social history consistently and repeatedly while providing a nonjudgmental environment for patients to disclose sensitive and potentially fluid information related to gender identity and sexuality.