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Title: Supporting Sexual and Gender Diverse Young People: Exploring the Potential Benefit of the Tuned In! Intervention.
Authors: Iacono, Gio1 (AUTHOR) gio.iacono@uconn.edu, Holle, Leah M.1 (AUTHOR), Loveland, Emily K.2 (AUTHOR), Wu, Elwin3 (AUTHOR), Pan, Cindy4 (AUTHOR), Haggerty, Tyler1 (AUTHOR), L. Craig, Shelly5 (AUTHOR), J. Watson, Ryan6 (AUTHOR), Smith, Jamie1 (AUTHOR), Bietsch, Breana1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal. Dec2025, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p713-728. 16p.
Subject Terms: *Health services accessibility, *Qualitative research, *Focus groups, *Diversity & inclusion policies, *Action research, *Research methodology, Mental health, Research funding, Patient safety, Medical care, Gender affirming care, Mindfulness, Interviewing, Internet, Self-compassion, Psychological well-being, Thematic analysis, Medical coding, Sexual minorities, Social support, Data analysis software, Patients' attitudes
Geographic Terms: Connecticut
Abstract: Sexual and gender diverse youth and young adults (SGDY) experience significant mental health disparities compared to non-SGDY and lack access to culturally responsive mental health supports. Limited literature on affirmative interventions for SGDY exists. As part of a larger pilot study, the present qualitative study sought to understand the experiences of SGDY who received the Tuned In! intervention to explore its potential benefit in supporting SGDY mental health. Tuned In! is a virtual affirmative mindfulness-based intervention, co-created with and for SGDY. SGDY (16–29 yrs.) were recruited from Connecticut to participate in the intervention via social media advertisements, and were invited to follow-up virtual focus groups after completing the intervention. Twenty-five SGDY participated in four virtual focus groups, with an additional 12 SGDY providing written feedback. The following overarching research questions guided this study: (1) What are the experiences of SGDY participating in the Tuned In! intervention? (2) What specific improvements are needed to provide enhanced support for SGDY participating in the Tuned In! intervention? Reflexive thematic analysis revealed three overarching themes: (1) mindfulness and self-compassion can support SGDY well-being, (2) spaces that cultivate SGDY community, and (3) the importance of diversity, safety, inclusion, and accessibility. Findings suggest Tuned In! can support SGDY mental health, which points to practical recommendations for future evaluation and implementation of affirmative mindfulness-based interventions for SGDY. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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