Health-related quality of life was generally impaired in transgender adolescents compared to norm scores, especially with regard to aspects of psychological and physical well-being
Impaired health-related quality of life may be explained by high degrees of internalizing problems and low body satisfaction.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15532739.2018.1425649
Thus, one important aim of mental health professionals working with youth should be to provide appropriate treatment and counseling options that may contribute to overall well-being in the long-term.
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