Despite Higher Rates of Minimally Recommended Depression Treatment, Transgender and Gender Diverse Medicare Beneficiaries with Depression Have Poorer Mental Health Outcomes: Analysis of 2009-2016 Medicare Data.

Ana M ProgovacBrian O MullinXinyu YangLauryn Trisha KibugiDiane MwizerwaLaura A HatfieldMark A SchusterAlex McDowellBenjamin L Cook

Published in: Transgender health (2024)

Despite higher mental health treatment rates, TGD beneficiaries with depression in this study had more adverse mental health outcomes. Minimum recommended treatment definitions derived in general population samples may not capture complex mental health needs of specific marginalized populations.

Keyphrases

mental health
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
emergency department
mental illness
combination therapy
electronic health record
deep learning
data analysis
affordable care act
health insurance