Helping parents support their LGBTQ+ children who face stigma
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 1 study tests a program for parents (or guardians) to help them better support their LGBTQ+ young adult family member who is experiencing stigma and not feeling accepted. It aims to see if the approach can improve support and coping within families.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a parent, grandparent, or guardian of an SGMY ages 15–29
- You (and your SGMY) live in the Southeast U.S. (specified states)
- You identify as heterosexual and cisgender
- You report that you do not accept your SGMY as they are
- Your SGMY self-identifies as LGBTQ+ (SGM) and is ages 15–29
- Neither you nor your SGMY can have active mania, psychosis, or current suicidal thoughts, and you must be able to consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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