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Trans people no longer considered mentally ill

As of 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) list of psychological disorders will no longer include trans people. This adjustment also reflects a changed attitude in society. The Swiss news programme '10vor10' met Stefanie Hetjens, who talks about her life as a trans woman. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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