ArticleJMIR formative research2025
Needs and Expectations Associated With an e-Mental Health Intervention for Reducing Somatoform, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms in Sexual and Gender Minority Adults: Qualitative Participative Study.
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- Advancing Inclusive Design Practice for Queer Youth Using Digital Technologies for Mental Health.The Medical journal of Australia · 2026Article
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backgroundSexual and gender minority individuals experience heightened risks of mental health disorders due to marginalization, discrimination, and inadequacies in health care.
objectiveThis study aims to identify the needs and expectations concerning an e-mental health intervention designed for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, or have other sexual orientation and gender identities (LGBTQIA+) to reduce somatoform, anxiety and depressive (SAD) symptoms.
methodsA qualitative participative study was conducted, involving semistructured interviews (face-to-face and online) with 10 sexual and gender minority individuals experiencing SAD symptoms. Telephone interviews were conducted with 10 health care professionals (HCPs). This study was part of a participatory project, emphasizing cooperation with the LGBTQIA+ community. Data were analyzed through a deductive-inductive content analysis to derive categories of needs and expectations relevant for the development of an e-mental health intervention.
resultsParticipants expressed a strong desire for the intervention to be inclusive, validating, and sensitive to the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people. Key themes included the need for information on the relationship between being queer and mental health; representation through case stories; psychoeducation; and exercises tailored to address minority stress, identity affirmation, and coping strategies. HCPs emphasized the importance of addressing the coming-out process, managing rejection, fostering self-acceptance, and including content on minority stress and its impact on mental health. Results of both interview groups highlighted the need for direct interaction with therapists or peer support, including both synchronous and asynchronous elements (eg, video calls and chat) based on nonheteronormative, sensitive therapeutic support, for example, avoiding preassumptions, using sensitive language, and reflecting possible trigger points.
conclusionsThis study underscores the need for e-mental health interventions tailored to a queer-sensitive and participatory approach. Interventions should incorporate comprehensive psychoeducation, interactive elements, content reflecting the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals with SAD symptoms, and the possibility to connect and exchange experiences with others facing similar challenges. Engaging with both LGBTQIA+ people and HCPs in the development process is essential to ensure the intervention's relevance, effectiveness, and acceptability.
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