Handbook of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities

Historically, mental health clinical research has taken inadequate account of psychosocial disorders experienced by those who identify as sexual and gender minorities, however, researchers have recently begun developing and adapting evidence-based mental health treatment approaches for use with these groups. Handbook of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities offers a comprehensive array of evidence-based approaches for treating sexual and gender minority clients' mental health concerns. The interventions detailed here span a diverse spectrum of populations, including sexual and gender minority youth, transgender populations, same-sex couples, sexual minority parents, and bisexual individuals. Chapters also address numerous mental and behavioral health problems, including anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse, trauma, body image disturbance, and sexual health. In addition to an overview of the research evidence supporting each clinical presentation and approach, chapters contain practical how-to guidance for therapists to use in their clinical practice. This book reflects a true integration of the best of sexual and gender minority research and the best of evidence-based practice research, presented by the leading experts in the field. As such it is essential reading for mental health professionals who work with these groups, as well as trainees in social work, counseling, and clinical psychology.

John E. Pachankis is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Public Health. His comprehensive set of peer-reviewed publications are in the areas of social epidemiology and intervention science as applied to sexual and gender minority mental health. Steven A. Safren is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. He is a well-published expert on behavioral health topics, including clinical work with sexual and gender minorities, health-related behavior change, and HIV prevention and care domestically and internationally.