Mixed-methods assessments reveal mental health support improves psychosocial adjustment and academic outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth, indicating a need for targeted programs.
LGBTQ+ youth in urban South African schools face unique challenges related to discrimination, bullying, and social isolation that can affect their mental health and academic performance. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including pre- and post-intervention assessments using standardised questionnaires (e.g., KIDSCREEN-27), surveys of school staff, and semi-structured interviews with LGBTQ+ youth. Data were analysed for statistical significance using t-tests and ANOVA. LGBTQ+ youth who received mental health support showed a statistically significant improvement in psychosocial adjustment (p < 0.05) compared to the control group, indicating positive coping mechanisms and resilience development. School-based mental health support services have a positive impact on LGBTQ+ youth's mental well-being and academic performance, suggesting an evidence-based approach for addressing these issues in urban South African schools. This study recommends that school administrators implement comprehensive mental health programmes targeting LGBTQ+ students to enhance their overall educational experience and psychosocial adjustment. Treatment effect was estimated with logit(pᵢ)=β₀+β^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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