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Publication Date: 2022
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Psychotherapeutic Interventions for LGBTQ+ Youth: A Systematic Review
Bochicchio, Lauren; Reeder, Kelsey; Ivanoff, Andre; Pope, Hunter; Stefancic, Ana
Journal of LGBT Youth, v19 n2 p152-179 2022
LGBTQ+ youth are at elevated risk for suicidality, substance use, and other mental health concerns. Evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions are often the first line treatment for mental health concerns. However, there is limited research examining the effectiveness of such interventions among LGBTQ+ adolescents. This systematic review synthesizes extant literature examining psychotherapeutic interventions for LGBTQ+ adolescents with mental illness and/or substance use. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, studies were assessed for inclusion eligibility. Researchers consulted three electronic databases, yielding a total of 666 results. Ten studies, with interventions ranging from drug use prevention to school-counseling, met inclusion criteria. Seven studies implemented adaptations to standard intervention protocol to make intervention content more accessible to LGBTQ+ clients. Outcomes included decreased depressive symptoms, substance use, and social isolation. Significant design and methodological limitations were present across most studies, with four using a case study design and only two using a randomized controlled trial design. The review highlights preliminary evidence supporting the use of mental health interventions for LGBTQ+ youth. However, more rigorous research is needed to determine if adapted interventions that include population-specific concerns of minority stress are more effective than treatment as usual.
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, At Risk Persons, Psychotherapy, Mental Disorders, Substance Abuse, Depression (Psychology), Social Isolation, Intervention, Social Bias, Suicide, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Adolescents, Young Adults, Family Counseling, Group Counseling, Counseling Effectiveness, Drug Rehabilitation
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Language: English
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