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The research aims to identify barriers to mental healthcare utilization among transgender clients.

Transgender Clients: Identifying and Minimizing Barriers to Mental Health Treatment

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Study identifies barriers to mental healthcare in transgender individuals, highlighting implications for practice.

The research aims to identify barriers to mental healthcare utilization among transgender clients.
Sample of 130 transgender volunteers
Assessment of mental healthcare use and barriers
Analysis of psychological distress and treatment access
One-third of participants sought treatment for mental health issues.
68 participants (52%) experienced psychological distress but did not receive services in the past year.
Key barriers included cost, previous negative experiences, fear of treatment, and stigma.

Shipherd et al. (2010) studied this question.

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