Is gender identity disorder a mental health issue?

Such sensitive topics need a lot of understanding. My family always says to listen to our elders, but for medical matters, it's the doctor's word. For gender identity, it is best to speak with psychologists or experts in the field. They can explain it with proper clarity and care.

When it comes to something as important as mental health, or any health for that matter, one must always be very careful with information. Just like diabetes needs proper medical advice, this topic too needs to be handled by specialists, not by general opinions.

This is a new topic for me, I don't know much about it. So, if someone feels their gender identity is different from what they were assigned, is that considered a mental health issue, or just a part of who they are? I'm a bit confused.

The terminology around gender identity has evolved. Historically, it was sometimes categorized as a disorder, but modern medical consensus generally views gender dysphoria (the distress experienced by some transgender individuals) as a mental health condition that requires support, rather than gender identity itself being a disorder. Always consult with mental health professionals for accurate understanding.