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QMAP: Mapping journeys of digital and face-to-face mental health support in LGBTQA+ young people living in Australia

This project aims to visually map the journeys and experiences of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia with lived experience of accessing mental health support through formal healthcare, youth and community services, and informal networks of care.

Investigators

Internal

Associate Professor Yael Perry, Professor Ashleigh Lin, Dr Helen Morgan, Holly Moss

External

Professor Adam Bourne (La Trobe University), Ms Cristyn Davies (University of Sydney), Dr Paul Byron (University of Technology Sydney), Professor Kerry Robinson (Western Sydney University), Dr Andrea Waling (La Trobe University)

Project description

This project aims to visually map the journeys and experiences of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia with lived experience of accessing mental health support through formal healthcare, youth and community services, and informal networks of care. Specifically, it aims to better understand the integration of digital and face-to-face delivery of support and identify strengths and gaps in the provision of services and support across these journeys.

Contact person: Holly Moss holly.moss@telethonkids.org.au

Project outputs

Findings will inform practical recommendations to improve access to and experiences of mental health support for LGBTQA+ youth.

Funders of the project

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canada

External collaborators

INQYR – International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience