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This study aims to explore the treatment experiences and barriers faced by sexual and gender minoritized adolescents at risk for self-harm.

July 29, 2026Psychological ServicesOpen Access

Mental health treatment experiences and barriers and facilitators to treatment among sexual and gender minoritized adolescents at risk for self-harm.

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Qualitative study explores treatment experiences in adolescents at risk for self-harm, highlighting important clinical implications.

This study aims to explore the treatment experiences and barriers faced by sexual and gender minoritized adolescents at risk for self-harm.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with adolescents seeking mental health treatment for self-harm behavior (STB).
Identified themes related to negative and positive treatment experiences, barriers, and facilitators of treatment.
Emphasized the importance of SGM-affirmative practices in clinical settings.
Identified negative experiences such as overemphasis on identity and invalidation during treatment.
Found positive experiences linked to affirmative therapeutic practices and family support.

Bhoja et al. (2026) studied this question.

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