Evidence-Based Analysis of Mental Health Challenges Among LGBTQ+ Youths

This research entitled “Evidence-Based Analysis of Mental Health Challenges Among LGBTQ+ Youths” studied the definitions of mental health problems, definitions and key components of protective factors, and prevention guidelines to resolve mental health problems among LGBTQ+ youths. This qualitative study involved focus groups with LGBTQ+ youths and expert interviews. A semi-structured interview was used as the research instrument. Data were subjected to content analysis, with data reliability assessed using triangulation. Results revealed that mental health status problems among LGBTQ+ youths included stress, anxiety, and depression. The characteristics of mental health problems among LGBTQ+ youths and heterosexuals were similar. The key components of protective factors of mental health problems among LGBTQ+ youths included resilience, self-esteem, and positive psychology. Prevention guidelines of mental health status problems among LGBTQ+ youths should consist of knowledge transfer through various attractive activities to increase skills that can be utilized in their daily lives. In conclusion, this study aims to understand mental health problems, protective factors, and guidelines for care in LGBTQ+ youths through direct research with them. Furthermore, the research shows findings have interesting implications for developing interventions for preventing mental health problems among LGBTQ+ youths with special needs.