Traditionally, Gender Dysphoria afflicted roughly 0.01% of the population and almost exclusively boys. In the United States, over the past decade the rates have increased significantly with some studies reporting nearly 2% of all high school students identify as transgender. Why this sudden rise? And why is it occurring in friend clusters?   On today’s podcast we discuss the rise in gender dysphoria. Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Additional Resources:Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters - Abigail Shrier18:00 - Peer socialization of gender in young boys and girls20:20 - Maladaptive coping strategy32:00 - Parent reports of adolescents and young adults perceived to show signs of a rapid onset of gender dysphoria45:10 - Sweden drastically changes protocol, prioritizes psychotherapy45:25 - UK use of puberty blockers45:50 - France: 'Sterilization risk' from gender medicine46:30 - Finland prioritizes psychotherapy over hormones49:20 - Deficiencies in Scientific Evidence for Medical Management of Gender Dysphoria55:20 - APA Ethical Guidelines1:01:15 - 68 Terms for Gender Identity1:12:30 Individuals Treated for Gender Dysphoria with Medical and/or Surgical Transition Who Subsequently Detransitioned: A Survey of 100 Detransitioners