title: Social dichotomy versus gender dichotomy: a case report of gender identity disorder.
abstract: Gender identity disorder is one of the most controversial diagnoses of DSM-IV and almost incomparable in the complexity of its social, ethical and political considerations to any other diagnosis. We present a case of 30 year-old male who presented with complaints of suggestive of depressive disorder with a recent suicidal attempt. Careful history taking reveals underlying conflicts with prominent gender dysphoria and social complexities. The patient is managed primarily by pharmacotherapy and harm reduction model. Our case reflects a unique coping strategy against the present sociocultural values and ambiguity of law in this part of the world.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Kuldip
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Manushree
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gupta