Counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals to reduce minority stress

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to address mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals by focusing on minority stress, which is linked to social marginalization. Participants will receive either Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or standard counseling from graduate students under supervision. The study will involve pre-screening interviews, informed consent, and a series of surveys to measure mental health and minority stress indicators. The effectiveness of the interventions will be assessed through repeated measures over the course of the sessions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Must identify as non-heterosexual

Exclusion Criteria:

Suicide attempt within the past 12 months.

Current eating disorder.

Narcotics use within the past 3 months

Non-suicidal self-injury within the past 6 months.

Current/History of psychosis

Where it's running

• University of Alabama at Birmingham
  Birmingham, Alabama, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nicholas Borgogna (Assistant Professor), PhD
• Email: borgogna@uab.edu
• Phone: 7579693677

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.