While you mentioned that the study from the University of Texas at Austin could be manipulated, there are numerous other studies and scientific consensus supporting the notion that affirming one's gender identity is beneficial to their mental health. A study published in JAMA Surgery in 2021 found that gender-affirming surgeries are associated with significant improvements in psychological functioning, including depression and anxiety symptoms.
Regarding your statement about mental illness, it's crucial to note that being transgender is not classified as a mental illness. The World Health Organization (WHO) removed gender identity disorder from its list of mental disorders in 2019.
As for your claim about people who have transitioned and regret it, the number of individuals who detransition is relatively low, and the reasons for detransition are often due to external pressures rather than regretting the transition itself.
I encourage you to consider a counter-argument or solution that takes into account the scientific evidence and consensus on the mental health benefits of gender affirmation, while addressing your concerns about the concept of gender identity.
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