Improving mental health treatment for gender minority youth
Development of a Training Intervention to Improve Mental Health Treatment for Gender Minority Youth
This study is working to help mental health providers learn better ways to support young people who identify as gender minorities, so they can receive the care they need and feel more comfortable and understood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chestnut Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912585 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a training program for mental health providers to enhance their skills in delivering gender-affirming care to gender minority youth. By engaging with gender minority youth, their caregivers, and mental health providers, the project seeks to identify barriers and create effective strategies for improving treatment access and quality. The intervention will focus on increasing providers' knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy regarding gender-affirming practices, ultimately aiming to improve mental health outcomes for these youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include gender minority youth aged 0-21 who are seeking mental health support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as gender minority or those outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better mental health support and treatment outcomes for gender minority youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in training providers to deliver gender-affirming care, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Chestnut Hill, United States
- Boston College — Chestnut Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Price, Maggi — Boston College
- Study coordinator: Price, Maggi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.