GAP Training for Mental Health Provider Education
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The overall goal of the larger 3-aim study is to develop and pilot test a training intervention to increase mental health providers' use of gender-affirming practices with gender minority youth (GMY; children, adolescents, and young adults whose gender is different from their birth-assigned sex). Aim 3 (registered here) of the study is an open trial pilot study at a multi-clinic mental health agency, aimed at examining the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a future randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Gender-Affirming Psychotherapy (GAP) Training?
Research shows that training mental health professionals in LGBTQ+ cultural competence, including gender-affirming practices, improves their attitudes, confidence, and skills in providing care to LGBTQ+ clients. This suggests that similar training, like GAP, could help therapists offer better support to transgender and gender diverse individuals.12345
Is GAP Training safe for participants?
How is GAP Training for Mental Health Provider Education different from other treatments for gender-affirming care?
Research Team
Maggi Price, PhD
Principal Investigator
Boston College School of Social Work
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking mental health providers working with youth aged 12-25, gender minority youth (GMY) within the same age range receiving services at the pilot site, and their caregivers. Providers must be employed by the pilot site. GMY and caregivers must also identify as a gender minority.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Training Intervention
Participants undergo an online asynchronous gender-affirming training intervention called 'GAP Training'
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in provider practices and client satisfaction
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Gender-Affirming Psychotherapy (GAP) Training
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Boston College
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator