Disparity Reduction Diagnoses: LGBTGEQIAP + Clients and the New DSM-5-TR

Abstract

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) contains numerous changes relevant to disparity-reduction practices, which were focused on preventing perpetuating stereotypes. The purpose of this article is to explore these alterations, address updated literature, and consider diagnoses through a lens of ethnocultural, racial, sex, and gender constructions that supports the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, gender-expansive, queer, questioning, intersex, agender, asexual, aromantic, pansexual, and other related identities (LGBTGEQIAP+) community. Further, this article presents resources for counselors counseling LGBTGEQIAP + clients with mental health disorders. Recommendations for future research and implications for counselors are provided.

Keywords:

• Diagnosis
• DSM-5-TR
• gender and sexual orientation
• inclusivity
• mental disorders

Disclosure statement

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