The differences between dysphoria vs. dysmorphia comes down to the following.
Gender dysphoria means someone feels the body they were born into doesn’t reflect their true self or who they are or identify with in terms of their gender.
Body dysmorphia is a disorder that results in someone perceiving a major flaw or problem with their own body, even if that perception is not based in reality. They see themselves, or a certain aspect of themselves, as “distorted” or “ugly.”
Though gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia are two different things, it’s very possible to experience both disorders, sometimes at the same time. For example, someone who has gender dysphoria may also become preoccupied with breast size. Gender identity is often linked to self or body image and can often lead to mental disorders like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), depression, and anxiety.
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Things should be handled with caution. I imagine the last thing a lot of administrators would want is the feeling they made a student homeless and disowned or even got them murdered because they felt they had to, or were required to, unilaterally out them to unsympathetic parents.It shouldn't be a government institution's and educators' jobs to out (minors' sexual orientations or gender identities) to their parents, especially considering the risks involved in certain social environments. A better child-protective apparatus should to be in place if needed in situations that call for further steps taken, and (properly confidential) licensed counselling should be provided at every public school.
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