Group mindful self-compassion training to improve mental health outcomes for gender and sexually diverse young adults.

Significance StatementYoung people who identify as gender or sexually diverse often face high levels of mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and self-criticism.This study shows that Mindful Self-Compassion, an online-delivered supportive group training program, can help reduce these difficulties while increasing self-kindness and emotional resilience.Participants described the training as both useful and accessible, pointing to its potential as a scalable mental health support tool for this underserved community.