Publications by authors named "Felix McNulty"
Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, plus young people have a higher risk of poor mental health in comparison to cisgendered heterosexual young people, and they underutilise mental health services and support. In addition, there is a paucity of research conducted in United Kingdom examining mental health early intervention provision for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, plus young people.
Objectives: To produce a model of what works for early intervention mental health support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, plus young people and increase understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, plus young people's access to, navigation of, and engagement with mental health support.
"What Works" to Support LGBTQ+ Young People's Mental Health: An Intersectional Youth Rights Approach.
Int J Soc Determinants Health Health Serv
April 2024
Despite overwhelming international evidence of elevated rates of poor mental health in LGBTQ+ youth compared to their cis-heterosexual peers, we know relatively little about effective mental health services for this population group. This study aims to produce the first early intervention model of "what works" to support LGBTQ+ youth with emerging mental health problems. Utilizing a mixed method case study, we collected data across 12 UK mental health service case study sites that involved: () interviews with young people, parents, and mental health practitioners (n = 93); () documentary analysis; () nonparticipant observation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: LGBTQ+ young people have elevated rates of poor mental health in comparison to their cisgender heterosexual peers. School environment is a key risk factor and consistently associated with negative mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ adolescents.
Aims: To examine how, why, for whom and in what context school-based interventions prevent or reduce mental health problems in LGBTQ+ adolescents.
Understanding How School-Based Interventions Can Tackle LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Inequality: A Realist Approach.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Research shows that LGBTQ+ youth experience worse mental health compared to cisgender heterosexual peers, with school environments being a significant factor impacting their well-being.
- A UK study aimed to understand effective school-based interventions to improve mental health for LGBTQ+ young people by involving various stakeholders, including students and staff.
- The developed program theory highlights three key pathways for success: promoting LGBTQ+ visibility, offering support and coping strategies, and addressing school culture through training and policies to create a safe and inclusive environment.