Implementing digital self-guided mental health programs for LGBTQA+ people in Australia
Barriers and recommendations from Australian healthcare providers
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| ID | 21294074 |
|---|---|
| Autores | James A Fowler (0000-0001-5716-5250, The University of Queensland, autor correspondente), Lisa Buckley (0000-0003-1542-938X, The University of Queensland), Shelley Viskovich (0000-0001-6463-5919, The University of Queensland), Miranda Muir (The University of Queensland), Judith A Dean (0000-0002-2513-2013, The University of Queensland) |
| Ano | 2026 |
| Páginas | 1-13 |
| Data de publicação | 2026-06-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Sim |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | Australian Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 0005-0067 • E-ISSN: 1742-9544 |
| Editora | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00050067.2026.2683191 |
| OpenAlex | W7164135916 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referências citadas | 65 |
Objective Little is known about healthcare providers’ (HCPs) experiences implementing digital self-guided mental health programs within their services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual and other sexual, romantic and gender minority identities (LGBTQA+) people. This work aims to understand HCPs’ perceptions of barriers, facilitators and recommendations for implementing digital self-guided mental health programs within LGBTQA+ contexts.Methods An online survey was disseminated to HCPs with experience providing care to LGBTQA+ people in Australia. Data were analysed descriptively and using inductive qualitative conventional content analysis of open-ended items.Results The most common barrier to implementation revolved around client accessibility (47, 52.2%) – often described as the impact of technology access, living with a disability and having a safe place to complete programs. Facilitators of implementation often involved supporting integration into clinical care through training (49, 43.8%) and providing information on programs available (17, 15.2%).Conclusion Our results suggest that HCPs have few logistical barriers regarding the implementation of programs, but programs need to be carefully designed to be accessible and safe for LGBTQA+ end-users. These findings within an LGBTQA+ context mirror findings within other populations, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to maximise implementation alongside community-led program design
Digital health · Health care · Mental health · Mental health care · Mental healthcare · Qualitative research · Digital Mental Health Interventions · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
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