Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for high-risk transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth: A qualitative study of youth and mental health providers' perspectives on intervention relevance.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite the significant mental health challenges and unique treatment needs of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth, research on the acceptability of evidence-based treatments for these youth is limited. To address this gap, the current study explored the perceived relevance of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for high-risk TGD youth.

Methods

Qualitative data were collected from six focus group discussions with a purposive sample of 21 TGD youth aged 18-25 years old who endorsed a history of depression, suicidality or self-harm and individual interviews with 10 mental health treatment providers with prior DBT and TGD client experience. The data were analysed inductively using thematic content analysis.

Results

The results highlighted the perceived

SUBMITTER: Tilley JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10332383 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature