Navigating the gap: Unveiling the hidden minority stressors faced by trans and nonbinary clients in gender affirming pathways

Background Minority Stress Theory (MST) explains health outcome disparities among trans and gender diverse (TGD) individuals as compared to the general population, emphasizing the impact of both distal and proximal stressors on well-being. TGD individuals may encounter additional stressors when seeking access to accessing services for their gender affirming pathway (GAP), particularly in Italy where the pathway maintains a strong gatekeeping approach.