Khan A, Mondi Christina F, Poquiz Jonathan L, Romo Stephanie M, Green B Nilaja
, New York, USA.
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev. 2025 Aug 18. doi: 10.1007/s10567-025-00538-2.
Despite increasing focus on the mental well-being of Queer and Trans (QT) youth, as well as those who hold BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) identities, the existing research literature lacks intersectionality in describing the experiences of youth who hold both these identities (QTBIPOC youth). Further, there is sparse clinical guidance in how best to support these youth within therapeutic settings. This article aims to provide a foundation for psychologists and other clinicians to support QTBIPOC youth's mental health and well-being, while also centering community, joy, and liberation. First, the literature surrounding best clinical practices for working with BIPOC and Queer and Trans youth populations is broadly reviewed and synthesized. Second, we draw on this literature to present a conceptual model for psychologists and other clinicians to conceptualize and sensitively respond to the ecologies, strengths, and needs of QTBIPOC youth. Finally, we provide practical recommendations on how to apply this conceptual model in clinical settings.
尽管人们越来越关注酷儿和跨性别（QT）青年以及那些具有非裔、原住民、有色人种（BIPOC）身份的青年的心理健康，但现有研究文献在描述同时具有这两种身份的青年（QTBIPOC青年）的经历时缺乏交叉性。此外，在治疗环境中如何最好地支持这些青年方面，临床指导也很稀少。本文旨在为心理学家和其他临床医生提供一个基础，以支持QTBIPOC青年的心理健康和幸福，同时以社区、快乐和解放为核心。首先，广泛回顾和综合了关于与BIPOC以及酷儿和跨性别青年群体合作的最佳临床实践的文献。其次，我们借鉴这些文献，为心理学家和其他临床医生提出一个概念模型，以概念化并敏感地回应QTBIPOC青年的生态、优势和需求。最后，我们就如何在临床环境中应用这个概念模型提供了实用建议。
