Feasibility of a codesigned group cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for trans young people targeting gender minority stress.

Abstract

Trans and gender diverse (hereafter trans) youth are likely to experience poor mental health and report elevated rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. This is driven by gender minority stress and exposure to stigma and discrimination in society. This feasibility study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a group cognitive behavioral therapy intervention targeting gender minority stress in trans young people (Trans Adolescent Group ThErapy for Alleviating Minority stress [TAG TEAM]), which was codesigned with trans youth. Participants were trans young people (N = 28) who were waiting to access gender-affirming care at a pediatric gender service in Victoria, Australi..