Reducing LGBTQ+ adolescent mental health inequalities: a realist review of school-based interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

LGBTQ+ young people have elevated rates of poor mental health in comparison to their cisgender heterosexual peers. School environment is a key risk factor and consistently associated with negative mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ adolescents.

Aims

To examine how, why, for whom and in what context school-based interventions prevent or reduce mental health problems in LGBTQ+ adolescents.

Methods

A realist review methodology was utilised and focused on all types of school-based interventions and study designs. A Youth Advisory Group were part of the research team. Multiple search strategies were used to locate relevant evidence. Studies were subject to inclusion criteria and quality appraisal, and included studies were synthesised to produce a programme theor

SUBMITTER: McDermott E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789706 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature