“I could be one of those people that’s alive and happy”: a qualitative exploration of a co-designed group therapy program targeting gender minority stress for trans young people (TAG TEAM)

Abstract

Background: TAG TEAM is a novel group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for trans young people which targets gender minority stress. It aims to improve mental health through provision of CBT strategies and facilitation of trans peer connection. This qualitative study was embedded in a larger study, which examined the feasibility and acceptability of the TAG TEAM program in trans young people. Aim: We aimed to explore participants’ experience of the TAG TEAM program and its impact on their mental health. Methods: We conducted 13 semi-structured interviews with trans young people who had attended the TAG TEAM program as part of a larger feasibility study (M = 15.3 years; SD = 0.8; ran..