Assessment of Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Ideation Among Transgenders

Dr. Garvit Aggarwal, Dr. Manju Bhaskar

Abstract: Background: Transgender individuals face significant mental health challenges due to social stigma, discrimination, and marginalization. Limited research exists on the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among transgender populations in India. Objective: To assess the prevalence and severity of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among transgender individuals in North India. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, from June 2024 to December 2024. Eighty-five transgender individuals aged 18-65 years were recruited through purposive sampling. Participants were assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), and Suicide Behaviours Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Results: The study sample had a mean age of 27.1 ? 6.6 years, with 65.9% being male-to-female transgender individuals. Clinically significant depression (HAM-D > 7) was found in 94.1% of participants, with 34.1% having severe depression. Clinically significant anxiety (HAM-A > 17) was present in 50.6% of participants. Suicidal ideation (SBQ-R > 6) was identified in 22.4% of participants. Strong positive correlation was observed between depression and anxiety scores (r = 0.930, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Transgender individuals demonstrate alarmingly high rates of depression and substantial prevalence of anxiety and suicidal ideation. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions and supportive care for this vulnerable population in India.

Keywords: Transgender, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal ideation, Mental health

How to Cite?: Dr. Garvit Aggarwal, Dr. Manju Bhaskar, "Assessment of Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Ideation Among Transgenders", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1462-1464, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25825152303, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25825152303