Psychische Gesundheit von LGBT*-Jugendlichen in Österreich: Scoping Review und Forschungsagenda auf Basis internationaler Evidenz

Translated title of the contribution: Mental health of sexual and gender minority youth in Austria: scoping review and research agenda based on international evidence

Magdalena Siegel, Christiana Nöstlinger, Flo Dürrauer, Stefanie Kirchner, Thomas Niederkrotenthaler, Martina Zemp

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Abstract

A robust body of international evidence documents that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other youth with diverse sexual orientations and/or gender identities (i.e., sexual and gender minority youth) face unique mental health vulnerabilities but are also equipped with unique resources. However, it is unclear to what extent these findings are applicable to sexual and gender minority youth in Austria, because the sociolegal and developmental contexts differ across countries. According to PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic scoping review (1) to identify published studies on the mental health of sexual and gender minority youth in Austria, and, based on this, (2) to derive research recommendations supplemented by international evidence. We searched five scientific databases (PsycInfo, PSYNDEX, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science; March 2022) and additionally contacted researchers and community leaders to find pertinent studies. Only two published empirical studies on the mental health of sexual and gender minority youth in Austria could be located, reflecting the sparse state of research in Austria. Against this background, we outline a detailed research agenda following a socio-ecological approach. Including sexual orientation and non-binary gender identities in population-based studies to assess onset, prevalence, and trajectory of mental health burdens, as well as conducting targeted, resource-based, and developmentally sensitive research on all levels seem paramount to reduce health disparities and societal stigma and to support sexual and gender minority youth in their development.

Translated title of the contributionMental health of sexual and gender minority youth in Austria: scoping review and research agenda based on international evidence
Original languageGerman
JournalNeuropsychiatrie
Volume37
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)196-205
Number of pages10
ISSN0948-6259
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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