Community Efforts to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health: Programs Objectives, Development, and Delivery

IF 2 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of community psychology Pub Date : 2025-02-22 DOI:10.1002/jcop.70002

Jessica N. Fish, Megan S. Paceley, Spencer Evans, Jacob A. J. Kosi-Huber, Danielle R. Phillips, Deborah S. Levine

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Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth face disparities in mental health and substance use. LGBTQ+ community-based organizations (CBOs) offer resources that may combat stress and mental health concerns; however, limited research has examined their programs or practices. We explored the facets of youth mental health services offered by LGBTQ+ CBOs in the US. Qualitative interviews were conducted with staff at 16 LGBTQ+ CBOs in the US. Findings revealed four overarching themes. Mental health program objectives and characteristics included four sub-themes: counseling and therapy, safe spaces and community, case management, and education. Factors influencing the development of LGBTQ+ mental health programs included two sub-themes: program creation and youth influence. Factors influencing the delivery of LGBTQ+ youth mental health programs included four sub-themes: program planning and coordination, inclusive and intersectional processes, training and curriculum resources, and capacity-building resources. Implications for LGBTQ+ CBOs are discussed.

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Journal of community psychology Multiple-

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

8.70%

发文量

195

期刊介绍： The Journal of Community Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to research, evaluation, assessment and intervention, and review articles that deal with human behavior in community settings. Articles of interest include descriptions and evaluations of service programs and projects, studies of youth, parenting, and family development, methodology and design for work in the community, the interaction of groups in the larger community, and criminals and corrections.