While there is a growing body of research on trans and queer youth mental health, most studies focus on the problems and challenges that exist. While this work is important, we must not forget that we can also learn from what is already working well, or even exceptionally well! As a part of a larger project aiming to understand what makes mental health care exceptional for youth, this study is specifically interested in exploring trans and queer youth’s experiences of care that exceeds expectations. We’re asking 2SLGBTQIA+ people (18–29) across Canada to nominate mental health care providers who have offered exceptional, above-and-beyond, or outstanding care. Our goal is to understand the experiences of above-and-beyond care from the perspectives of queer and trans youth, as well as to interview these providers to explore their experiences, approaches, and motivations providing mental health care. We believe that young people are best placed to identify these exemplars of care, and we hope to receive nominations from youth from diverse backgrounds, as well as for service providers with diverse qualifications and expertise (therapists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, doctors, guidance counsellors, spiritual leaders, etc.). We hope this study accomplishes a few things. 1. Identify which aspects of care are most appreciated by queer and trans youth 2. Disseminate to appropriate interest holders and organizations the approaches and practices that service providers endorse for building relationships with young people 3. Uncover new questions to ask for improving the mental health care services and well-being of queer and trans young people. Link to Complete the Survey Contact: John Bedirian McGill Department of Psychiatry He / Him john.bedirian@mail.mcgill.ca |
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