Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Journal
Journal of Youth Development
Volume
13
Issue
4
First Page
100
Last Page
117
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2018.585
Abstract
This study evaluated the feasibility and fit of a mental health promotion and violence prevention program adapted for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 14-18). The pilot program included 16 30-minute sessions and was implemented in 8 gender and sexuality alliances (GSAs) and one community youth group setting. Extensive feedback was collected from 11 facilitators via session tracking sheets, ongoing email communication, an implementation survey, and a focus group; and from 7 youth who participated in a variety of feedback activities during a 2-day post-program workshop. Results indicated a strong interest in formalized programming, challenges related to its delivery in GSAs, and significant issues with its content. Facilitators and youth advocated for the program to be more affirmative, include youth-centered notions of identities and expressions, be trauma-informed, include a wider range of relationships, and adopt a youth-led approach.
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Notes
This is the final published version of the following article: A. Lapointe, C. Dunlop & C. Crooks (2018). Feasibility and Fit of a Mental Health Promotion Program for LGBTQ+ Youth. Journal of Youth Development, 13(4), 100-117, https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2018.585. This article is published and made openly available by the University Library System, University of Pittsburgh.