In today's climate, mental health practitioners and those in related fields need as many resources and tools in their toolbox as they can possibly have, particularly when it comes to serving LGBTQ+ children and adolescents. This text will be a priceless addition to all those wanting to serve the LGBTQ+ population. I truly appreciate that it covers such a broad spectrum of issues and concerns impacting children, adolescents and those in emerging adulthood. It is a must for training programs and clinicians.
--Tonya Renee Hammer, associate professor, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University
Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults in Multiple Systems of Care is a long-needed addition to the burgeoning field of affirmative mental health practice with LGBTQ+ individuals. Many of the complex systems that LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and their providers must navigate are still improving LGBTQ+ cultural competency. Practitioners, organizations, and agencies across disciplines will benefit greatly from this accessible yet nuanced view of the needs of LGBTQ+ youth across systems of care.
--Jayme L. Peta, instructor, Palo Alto University
Providing an opus of mental health care for LGBTQ youth, the editors of Mental Health Practice are meticulous in crafting a compendium connected by an intersectional, decolonial, multi-systemic paradigm, with particular attention to include writings that discuss theory and practice structures in an accessible language for clinicians and clients alike. The book's undeniable strength further lies in its efforts to bridge the translation from theory to practice with the presentation of concrete and actionable items across the chapters, which fills a dire gap that other collections often overlook with a toolkit that may be readily employed to improve care.
--Jacks Cheng, PhD, EdM, counseling psychologist
The collection of papers in this handbook come at a crucial moment for LGBTQ+ youth in the US. As societal conflict around the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth mounts, every mental health provider working with this population will benefit from the insights found in this book. These essays will be a rich resource providers who are interested not only in building their practice but also in building their praxis.
--Carl Waitz, PsyD
This book would be an exceptional resource to use in a training setting where students--who often ask: "But what can we do?"--can get tangible ideas and examples. For clinicians, this book offers insight into the interdisciplinary systems their clients may interact with, providing for more holistic, developmentally appropriate, and ultimately effective care.
-- "Division 44 Newsletter, American Psychological Association"
This groundbreaking new volume offers a much-needed guide for mental health professionals working with LGBTQ+ youth in a variety of contexts. The text provides a comprehensive and intersectional framework for understanding the unique mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth and offers evidence-based strategies for meeting those needs in culturally competent ways. With chapters by a stunning list of world-leading experts, Mental Health Practice with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, and Emerging Adults in Multiple Systems of Care is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and advocates alike.
--Thomas J Billard, executive director, Center for Applied Transgender Studies and assistant professor of communication studies and sociology (by courtesy), Northwestern University
This is an ambitious and comprehensive project. It is grounded in important theoretical frameworks, yet also promises information relevant to a diverse group of clinicians, youth workers, educators, and service providers.
--Sean Cahill, PhD, Director of Health Policy Research, The Fenway Institute
We are living in dark times for LGBTQ+ children, youth, and their families as restrictions on education, health care, sport, and access to public spaces continue to intensify. Against that backdrop, this book serves as a beacon for clinicians at all career stages who are committed to providing excellent care for young LGBTQ+ people. Grounded in psychological science, the text takes a refreshing resilience-based, strengths-focused approach to filling the need for rich interdisciplinary information and practical skills uniquely tailored to work with LGBTQ+ children and youth. It is an essential tool for clinicians who work with children, youth, and emerging adults, especially those in interdisciplinary spaces.
--Douglas Knutson, PhD, LHSP, associate professor, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling, and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University
With skill and precision, Magalh?es, Sprott, and Rider have curated an outstanding group of authors that provide a comprehensive understanding of mental health work with LGBTQ+ young people. The evidence-based practices, practical interventions, and cultural humility that emerge in every chapter are refreshing and needed. Practitioners will thank themselves for engaging with this text.
--Theodore R. Burnes, professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California; licensed clinical psychologist, independent practice
Within the current legislative climate of attacks on LGBTQ+ people in the US, this book provides a positive, affirming view of mental health practices for mental health professionals working with LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, and emerging adults. As edited by Magalha?es, Sprott, and Rider, two factors that make the book stand out are its focus on all groups of younger people and the frameworks utilized. Grounded in minority stress theory and incorporating an intersectional, resilience- and strength-focus approach along with other interdisciplinary and whole-person approaches, the book provides an in-depth overview of given theoretical approaches and of LGBTQ+ issues at various developmental stages: children, adolescents, and emerging adults. This overview is offered along with a look, in part 3, at particular systems of care, e.g., pre-K-12 schools, college campuses, foster care, homelessness, and the (in)justice system. Acknowledging existing research gaps, chapters summarize pertinent gaps and recommend future research and health practice considerations. Although the target audience is mental health professionals who want to implement a more holistic approach in their work with LGBTQ+ youth, the book is also a must read for clinicians in training and educators teaching about LGBTQ+ issues. Highly recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals.
-- "Choice Reviews"
