Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults in Multiple Systems of Care

Edited by Cristina L. Magalhães; Richard A. Sprott and G. Nic Rider

This book provides an overview of risk and protective factors for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth and emerging adults to inform the clinical practice of mental health professionals who work with this population. Grounded in multicultural, intersectional, and positive youth development frameworks, this book emphasizes holistic health perspectives, integrated care approaches (of mental health with general health service delivery), and interdisciplinary team efforts targeting both the psychological and physical health needs of children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Mental health professionals and educators at any stage of their career who want to expand their knowledge base and improve their skill level for working effectively with LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, and emerging adults will find this a thought-provoking and illuminating resource.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 428 • Trim: 7¼ x 10⅜

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Series: Diverse Sexualities, Genders, and Relationships

Subjects: Social Science / LGBT Studies / General, Psychology / Mental Health, Social Science / Social Work, Psychology / Psychotherapy / General

Courses: Psychology; Clinical; General, Psychology; Clinical; Counseling and Therapy; Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy, Social Work; Social Work With Children, Psychology; Clinical; Counseling and Therapy; Child and Adolescent Assessment, Diagnosis, and Therapy, Psychology; Clinical; School Counseling, Psychology; Developmental; Child, Adolescent, and Early Adult Development, Psychology; Clinical; School-Based Guidance Counseling, Social Work; Social Work and Juveniles, Social Work; Social Work and Mental Health, Social Work; Social Work Practice, Social Work; Social Work With the Family

Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults in Multiple Systems of Care

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This book provides an overview of risk and protective factors for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth and emerging adults to inform the clinical practice of mental health professionals who work with this population. Grounded in multicultural, intersectional, and positive youth development frameworks, this book emphasizes holistic health perspectives, integrated care approaches (of mental health with general health service delivery), and interdisciplinary team efforts targeting both the psychological and physical health needs of children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Mental health professionals and educators at any stage of their career who want to expand their knowledge base and improve their skill level for working effectively with LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, and emerging adults will find this a thought-provoking and illuminating resource.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 428 • Trim: 7¼ x 10⅜

978-1-5381-5446-5 • Hardback • November 2022 • $116.00 • (£89.00)

978-1-5381-5447-2 • Paperback • November 2022 • $48.00 • (£37.00)

978-1-5381-5448-9 • eBook • November 2022 • $45.50 • (£35.00)

Series: Diverse Sexualities, Genders, and Relationships

Subjects: Social Science / LGBT Studies / General, Psychology / Mental Health, Social Science / Social Work, Psychology / Psychotherapy / General

Courses: Psychology; Clinical; General, Psychology; Clinical; Counseling and Therapy; Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy, Social Work; Social Work With Children, Psychology; Clinical; Counseling and Therapy; Child and Adolescent Assessment, Diagnosis, and Therapy, Psychology; Clinical; School Counseling, Psychology; Developmental; Child, Adolescent, and Early Adult Development, Psychology; Clinical; School-Based Guidance Counseling, Social Work; Social Work and Juveniles, Social Work; Social Work and Mental Health, Social Work; Social Work Practice, Social Work; Social Work With the Family

Author

Contributors
Roberto L. Abreu, Eunice V. Avilés Faría, Matthew J. Beck, Rachel Becker-Warner, Dianne Berg, Nova J. Bradford, Leonardo Candelario-Pérez, Zari K. Carpenter, Kevin Carrión, Taymy J. Caso, Jennifer J. Connor, Luis Díaz-Medero, Marla E. Eisenberg, Caleb Esteban, Jan E. Estrellado, Catherine Forbes, Amy Gower, Kellen R. Grayson, Gary Howell, Astrid Irizarry-Rodríguez, Saeromi Kim, Mira Krishnan, Cristina L. Magalhães, Caroline Maykut, Carrie Mounier, Arlene Noriega, Alixida Ramos-Pibernus, G. Nic Rider, Hiram Rivera-Mercado, Tangela Roberts, Catherine Schaefer, Kat Schuette, Kayden J. Schumacher, Katherine G. Spencer, Richard A. Sprott, Molly M. Strear, Kaitlin Venema, Jessica Ward, Julie Williams, Macy Wilson
About the Editors
Cristina L. Magalhães, PhD, LMHC (she/her), is professor of clinical psychology, director of the Clinical PsyD Program, and coordinator of the Rockway Certificate in LGBTQ Mental Health and Human Services at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, Los Angeles. Dr. Magalhães has served on various committees and task forces charged with addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ people and communities. She is founding editor of PERSPECTIVES (2014–2021)—the newsletter of APA Division 35 Section IV on gender and sexual minority concerns—and currently serves as president-elect of the same professional organization. Dr. Magalhães began her training as a psychologist in Brazil in the late 1980s, became licensed as a mental health counselor in Florida in 2002, and obtained her license as a psychologist in California in 2010. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ couples, families, and individuals across the life span in community mental health centers, residential settings, social service agencies, and private practice.
Richard A. Sprott, PhD, received his doctoral degree in developmental psychology from University of California Berkeley in 1994. His early work was on social and language development in early childhood. He is president of the Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity for 2021–2022 (APA Division 44). For more than 12 years, he co-chaired the Children, Youth and Families Committee of Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity. He is coeditor on a newly released book from APA Books entitled Supporting Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Diversity in K–12 Schools. He is also the co-author of Sexual Outsiders: Understanding BDSM Sexualities and Communities (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013). Along with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, he is also co-editor of a new book series, Diverse Sexualities, Genders, and Relationships, from Rowman & Littlefield. He is currently directing research projects focused on identity development and health/well-being in people who express alternative sexualities and nontraditional relationships, with a special emphasis on kink/BDSM sexuality and polyamory or consensual non-monogamy. Richard currently teaches courses in the Department of Human Development and Women’s Studies at California State University, East Bay.
G. Nic Rider, PhD, LP, is an assistant professor at the Institute for Sexual and Gender Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School and director at the National Center for Gender Spectrum Health. Dr. Rider’s scholarly work often focuses on social and structural factors affecting the lived experiences of historically marginalized communities and resilience/strengths identified by these communities. Their professional interests are in the areas of intersectionality, improving various health disparities, decolonizing healing justice, systems change, and social justice advocacy. They currently serve as co-chair for the Asian American Psychological Association’s Division on LGBTQQ and participate on committees advocating for sexual and gender diverse individuals globally.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Health Disparities, Resilience, and Interdisciplinary Care for LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults
G. Nic Rider, PhD, LP; Cristina L. Magalhães, PhD, LMHC; & Richard A. Sprott, PhD
Rationale for this Book
Target Audience
Useful Frameworks
- Minority Stress Theory
- Intersectionality Theory
- Resilience-Based and Strength-Focused Approaches
- Interdisciplinary and Whole-Person Approaches
Overview of the Book
Conclusion
References
SECTION I: THEORETICAL APPROACHES
1 Minority Stress Theory and Resilience-Building Practice
Eunice V. Avilés Faría, PsyD, LMHC, LPC
Author’s Note
Minority Stress Theory
Minority Stress Processes
Minority Stress Processes and Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Individuals
- Distal Stressors
- Proximal Stressors
The Impact of Minority Stress on Mental Health
The Impact of Minority Stress on Physical Health
Resilience
- Individual Resilience
- Community Resilience
Resilience-Building Practice: Interventions That Can Enhance Resilience
- Societal Level Interventions
- Community- and Group-Level Interventions
- Individual-Level Interventions (ILI)
Empirical Support for the Minority Stress Model
Gaps in the Literature and Future Directions for Clinically Relevant Research
References
2 Intersectionality, Culturally Sensitive Care, and LGBTQ+ Youth
Kayden J. Schumacher, BA, MSc, MS Ed, LSC; Leonardo E. Candelario-Pérez, PhD, LP; Eunice V. Avilés Faría, PsyD, LMHC, LPC; & G. Nic Rider, PhD, LP
Practice Considerations
Advocacy Considerations
Conclusion
References
3 Interdisciplinary Healthcare for Transgender Youth: An Application of the Gender Affirmative Lifespan Approach (GALA)
Katherine G. Spencer, PhD, LP, CST & Nova Bradford, LGSW
Introduction to Transgender Health
History of Gender Affirmative Healthcare for Youth
Minority Stress
The Gender Affirmative Lifespan Approach (GALA)
- Philosophical Foundations of GALA
- Core Components of GALA
Interdisciplinary Approach
Connections to Medical Interventions
Case Studies
- Case Study A: Research—Unicorn Youth
- Case Study B: Advocacy & Policy—Health Insurance Advocacy in Minnesota
- Case Study C: Clinical Example—Sexuality and Agency
- Case Study D: Youth Homelessness
Conclusion
- Key Knowledge Points
- Recommendations for Professionals
References
SECTION II: DEVELOPMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
4 The Youngest Part of the Rainbow: Clinical Care for Gender Diverse Children
Dianne R. Berg, PhD, LP*; Caroline Maykut, PhD*; Rachel Becker-Warner, PsyD, LP; Catherine Schaefer, MS; & Jennifer J. Connor, PhD, LMFT (*Co–First Authors)
Social and Historical Context of Research with Gender Diverse Children
Gender Identity Development
Mental Health in Gender Diverse Children
Clinical Implications of Mental Health Research
Resilience in Gender Diverse Children
- Interpersonal Contexts
  - Peer Group
  - Family
- Community Contexts
  - Schools
  - Healthcare Settings
    - Medical Settings
    - Mental Health Settings
Case Study
- Andi’s Gender Journey
  - Sessions 1–3 Assessment: Age 4.11–5.0
  - Sessions 4–5 Feedback and Collaborative Treatment Planning with Parents Only: Age 5.1–5.2
  - Sessions 6–11 Early Therapy Process: Age 5.3–6.1
  - Sessions 12–16 Ongoing Therapeutic Process: Age 6.2–6.7
  - Sessions 17–24 Ongoing Therapeutic Process: Age 6.8–7.5
  - Sessions 24–35 Ongoing Therapeutic Process: Age 7.6–9.0
  - Sessions 36–44 Present Therapeutic Process: Age 9.3–10.5
- Case Reflection
Future Directions
Key Knowledge Points
Recommendations for Practitioners and Professionals
References
5 Risk and Protective Factors among LGBTQ+ Adolescents
Amy L. Gower, PhD; Marla E. Eisenberg, ScD, MPH; & G. Nic Rider, PhD, LP
Interpersonal Relationships
- Friendships
- Romantic Relationships
- Parent/Family Relationships
The School Context
Community Support
Online/Internet Support
Developmental Considerations
Case Study
- Practice Considerations
Conclusions
References
6 Not a Teen, Not Yet an Adult: Health Risk and Protective Factors among LGBTQ+ Emerging Adults
Caleb Esteban, PhD; Alixida Ramos-Pibernus, PhD; Luis X. Díaz-Medero, MS; & Astrid Irizarry-Rodríguez, MS
LGBTQ+ Emerging Adults
Institutional Challenges
- Family
- College
- Religious Institutions
- Healthcare
- Government
Interpersonal Challenges
- Relationships
- Marriage
- Peers
- Religious Affiliation
Personal Challenges
- Physical Health
- HIV/STIs
- Healthcare
- Substance Abuse
- Mental Health
  - Depression and Anxiety
  - Suicide
Protective Factors for LGBTQ+ Emerging Adults
- Resilience
- Social Support
- Community Engagement and Connectedness
Gaps and Future Direction for Studies
Clinical Implications
Case Study
Case Study Discussion
Key Knowledge Points
Recommendations for Mental Health Clinicians
References
SECTION III: SYSTEMS OF CARE
7 Pre-K–12 Schools
Molly M. Strear, PhD, NCC & Matthew J. Beck, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
SBMHPs Working with LGBTQ+ Youth: Review of Literature
- School Counselors
- School Social Workers
- School Psychologists
- SBMHP Collaboration
Recommendations for SBMHPs
Coordination of Services through MTSS
- Tier 1—Universal Support
- Tier 2—Supplemental Support
- Tier 3—Intensified Support
- Family/Community Engagement
Implications and Future Directions
Conclusion
- Key Knowledge for Students
- Recommendations for Practitioners and Professionals
References
8 Serving LGBTQ+ Students at University and College Campuses
(Jan E. Estrellado, PhD, & Saeromi Kim, PhD)
Challenges Facing LGBTQ+ College Students
- Mental Health Disparities
- Identity Development as a Major Task of Late Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
- Acceptance and Visibility of LGBTQ+ Students on Campus
- Intersectionality and Marginalized Identities
The Need for Affirming LGBTQ+ College Student Services
- Student Support Services
- Relationships with Faculty
- Relationships with Peers
- Health Services on Campus
Gaps in Research
- First-Generation Students
- Bisexual and Fluid Students
- Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive (TNBGE) Students
- STEM Students
- Immigration Status
- International Students
Clinical and Policy Recommendations When Working with LGBTQ+ College Students
- University or College Counseling Centers
- Coming Out
- Language
- Complexity of Identities
- Depathologizing Symptoms
- Advocacy
- Policy Recommendations
  - Data Collection
  - Institutional Policies
  - Feedback Loops
  - Inclusivity
  - Dialogue Spaces
  - Intersectionality
  - Community LGBTQ+ Services
  - Community Colleges
  - Protective Factors
  - Health Providers
  - Counseling Centers
  - Academic and Career Advisors
Conclusion
- Key Knowledge Points
- Recommendations for Practitioners
References
9 Medical Care Centers as Beacons of Hope for LGBTQ+ Youth
Hiram Rivera-Mercado, PsyD; Kevin Carrión, PsyD; & Taymy J. Caso, PhD
Role of Hospitals in Serving LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults
Some Services Included
- Primary Care
- Pediatric Endocrinologist
- Behavioral Health and Mental Health Services
  - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Policies and Their Function
Training of Personnel
Community Partnerships and Resources
Creating a Welcoming Environment
- Physical Environment
- Registration and Documentation Processes
- Language and Communication
Conclusion
References
10 Improving Child Welfare and Foster Care Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth
Kellen Grayson, PsyD, LMFT & Mira Krishnan, PhD, ABPP
Family Rejection, Abuse, and Homophobia
LGBTQ+ Youth and Polyvictimization
Poverty and LGBTQ+ Youth Vulnerability
Overrepresentation of LGBTQ+ Youth in Child Welfare Services
The State of Foster Care and Child Welfare Systems
- Policies and Practices in Child Welfare Services
- Training and Oversight of Foster Parents and Child Welfare Workers
Gaps in Care
- Transition-Age Youth
- The Landscape for Change
- Religious Freedom Restoration Acts and Child Welfare
- Considerations for Clinicians
Conclusion
References
11 LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
(Catherine Forbes, PhD, Carrie Mounier, LCSW, & Kaitlin Venema, PhD)
Literature Review and Gaps in Research: LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Figure 11.1. Risk Factors for Homelessness Shared with Cisgender/Heterosexual Youth and Unique for LGBTQ+ Youth
Clinical Considerations and Recommendations for Practice in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Interdisciplinary Programs for LGBTQ+ YEH
- Evidenced-Based LGBTQ+-Affirming Therapeutic Services
- Group Therapy Approaches
- Alternative Programming for LGBTQ+ YEH
- Medical Interventions
Structural Competency and Service Systems for LGBTQ+ YEH
Impact of Structures on Patient Health
Influence of Structures on the Clinical Encounter
Respond to Structures in the Clinic
Respond to Structures beyond the Clinic
Structural Humility
Practice and Policy Recommendations
Healing-Centered Engagement and Structural Violence
Restorative Justice and Structural Violence
Positive Youth Development and Structural Violence
Harm Reduction and Structural Violence
Gaps and Future Directions
References
12 Gender Expansive and Sexual Minority Youth and the (In)Justice System
Macy Wilson, PsyD; Jessica Ward, MA; & Roberto L. Abreu, PhD
Incidence and Prevalence
Risk Factors
School-to-Prison Pipeline
“No Promo Homo” Laws and a Heterosexual-Cisgender School-Based Curriculum
A Failed Welfare System
The (Il)legal System
- Disproportionate Representation
- Unequal Injustice
- Gender Differences
- Youth of Color
- Microaggressions
- Mediating Factors
Mental Health Behaviors While Incarcerated
- Self-Harming Behaviors
- Aggression toward Others
Toward a Socially Just System: Ensuring Safety for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Incorporating a Holistic Approach to Care
- Constitutional Rights
- Legal Rights of LGBTQ+ Youth in the Justice System
Recommendations
Key Knowledge Points
References
13 Services for Youth and Emerging Adults at LGBTQ+ Centers and Other Community-Based Organizations
Tangela Roberts, PhD; Zari Carpenter, MA; & Kat Schuette, MA
Authors’ Note
LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults of Color
Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming (TGNC) Youth and Emerging Adults
Challenges for LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults
- Healthcare Challenges
  - Mental Health
  - Sexual Health
- Interpersonal Challenges
  - Coming Out
  - Building Community
  - Dating and Relationships
  - Intimate Partner Violence
- Vocational Challenges
  - Career Development
  - Employment Discrimination
  - Workplace Identity Management
Method
Sample of LGBTQ+ Community Centers
Table 13.1: Number of LGBTQ+ Community Centers in the United States by State
Results
- Physical Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Services for Queer Youth and Emerging Adults of Color (QYAOC)
- Services for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming (TGNC) Youth and Emerging Adults
  - Emotional Support
  - Social Support
- Services Related to the Provision of Basic Needs
  - Housing Stability
  - Food Insecurity
- Services Related to Educational and Vocational Assistance
- Auxiliary Services
Discussion
- Areas of Improvement in Serving LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults
  - Availability of Services by Geographical Region
  - Access to LGBTQ+ Community Centers
  - LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults of Color
- Considerations for Clinical Practice
- Policy Recommendations
References
14 Independent Practice
Gary Howell, PsyD; Arlene Noriega, PhD; & Julie Williams, MS Ed, MA
Independent Practice
- Solo Practices
- Group Practices
- Integrated Practices
Nuances with LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practices
Consultative Roles
Barriers to Care
- Healthcare Disparities
- Sociopolitical Factors
- Social Determinants of Care
- Eliminating Barriers to Care
Cultural Competence
- Intersectional Approach
- Centering Marginalized Voices
- Advocacy
Integrated Approach
- Impact of the Affordable Care Act
- Impact of COVID
- Successes
- Challenges
Research Gaps and Future Directions
Considerations for Practice
Key Knowledge Points
Recommendations for Practitioners
References
Conclusion: Increasing Health and Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Youth and Emerging Adults: Lessons Learned, Questions Unanswered
Richard A. Sprott, PhD; G. Nic Rider, PhD, LP; & Cristina L. Magalhães, PhD, LMHC
Summary of Findings and Lessons
A Possible Agenda for Research, Clinical Treatment, and Policy
- More Resources and Funding
- Train Mental Health Providers
- Systems-Based Approach Refinement
Summary
References
Appendix: List of Resources
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors

Reviews

Within the current legislative climate of attacks on LGBTQ+ people in the US, this book provides a positive, affirming view of mental health practices for mental health professionals working with LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, and emerging adults. As edited by Magalhães, Sprott, and Rider, two factors that make the book stand out are its focus on all groups of younger people and the frameworks utilized. Grounded in minority stress theory and incorporating an intersectional, resilience- and strength-focus approach along with other interdisciplinary and whole-person approaches, the book provides an in-depth overview of given theoretical approaches and of LGBTQ+ issues at various developmental stages: children, adolescents, and emerging adults. This overview is offered along with a look, in part 3, at particular systems of care, e.g., pre-K–12 schools, college campuses, foster care, homelessness, and the (in)justice system. Acknowledging existing research gaps, chapters summarize pertinent gaps and recommend future research and health practice considerations. Although the target audience is mental health professionals who want to implement a more holistic approach in their work with LGBTQ+ youth, the book is also a must read for clinicians in training and educators teaching about LGBTQ+ issues. Highly recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals.

— Choice Reviews

This book would be an exceptional resource to use in a training setting where students—who often ask: “But what can we do?”—can get tangible ideas and examples. For clinicians, this book offers insight into the interdisciplinary systems their clients may interact with, providing for more holistic, developmentally appropriate, and ultimately effective care.

— Division 44 Newsletter, American Psychological Association

With skill and precision, Magalhães, Sprott, and Rider have curated an outstanding group of authors that provide a comprehensive understanding of mental health work with LGBTQ+ young people. The evidence-based practices, practical interventions, and cultural humility that emerge in every chapter are refreshing and needed. Practitioners will thank themselves for engaging with this text.

— Theodore R. Burnes, professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California; licensed clinical psychologist, independent practice

We are living in dark times for LGBTQ+ children, youth, and their families as restrictions on education, health care, sport, and access to public spaces continue to intensify. Against that backdrop, this book serves as a beacon for clinicians at all career stages who are committed to providing excellent care for young LGBTQ+ people. Grounded in psychological science, the text takes a refreshing resilience-based, strengths-focused approach to filling the need for rich interdisciplinary information and practical skills uniquely tailored to work with LGBTQ+ children and youth. It is an essential tool for clinicians who work with children, youth, and emerging adults, especially those in interdisciplinary spaces.

— Douglas Knutson, PhD, LHSP, associate professor, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling, and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University

In today’s climate, mental health practitioners and those in related fields need as many resources and tools in their toolbox as they can possibly have, particularly when it comes to serving LGBTQ+ children and adolescents. This text will be a priceless addition to all those wanting to serve the LGBTQ+ population. I truly appreciate that it covers such a broad spectrum of issues and concerns impacting children, adolescents and those in emerging adulthood. It is a must for training programs and clinicians.

— Tonya Renee Hammer, associate professor, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University

This is an ambitious and comprehensive project. It is grounded in important theoretical frameworks, yet also promises information relevant to a diverse group of clinicians, youth workers, educators, and service providers.

— Sean Cahill, PhD, Director of Health Policy Research, The Fenway Institute

The collection of papers in this handbook come at a crucial moment for LGBTQ+ youth in the US. As societal conflict around the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth mounts, every mental health provider working with this population will benefit from the insights found in this book. These essays will be a rich resource providers who are interested not only in building their practice but also in building their praxis.

— Carl Waitz, PsyD

This groundbreaking new volume offers a much-needed guide for mental health professionals working with LGBTQ+ youth in a variety of contexts. The text provides a comprehensive and intersectional framework for understanding the unique mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth and offers evidence-based strategies for meeting those needs in culturally competent ways. With chapters by a stunning list of world-leading experts, Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults in Multiple Systems of Care is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and advocates alike.

— Thomas J Billard, executive director, Center for Applied Transgender Studies and assistant professor of communication studies and sociology (by courtesy), Northwestern University

Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults in Multiple Systems of Care is a long-needed addition to the burgeoning field of affirmative mental health practice with LGBTQ+ individuals. Many of the complex systems that LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and their providers must navigate are still improving LGBTQ+ cultural competency. Practitioners, organizations, and agencies across disciplines will benefit greatly from this accessible yet nuanced view of the needs of LGBTQ+ youth across systems of care.

— Jayme L. Peta, instructor, Palo Alto University

Providing an opus of mental health care for LGBTQ youth, the editors of Mental Health Practice are meticulous in crafting a compendium connected by an intersectional, decolonial, multi-systemic paradigm, with particular attention to include writings that discuss theory and practice structures in an accessible language for clinicians and clients alike. The book's undeniable strength further lies in its efforts to bridge the translation from theory to practice with the presentation of concrete and actionable items across the chapters, which fills a dire gap that other collections often overlook with a toolkit that may be readily employed to improve care.

— Jacks Cheng, PhD, EdM, counseling psychologist

Features

5/13/24, Choice: This title is the Choice Review of the Week for 5/13/24.
Link:https://www.choice360.org/choice-pick/mental-health-practice-with-lgbtq-children-adolescents-and-emerging-adults-in-multiple-systems-of-care-rotw-5-13-24/

Summary list of recommendations for practitioners and professions at the end of each chapter

Lists of web resources, videos, DVDs, books for further reading and for use with clients

Awards

• Winner, Distinguished Book Award (American Psychological Association Division 44 , 2023)

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