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Lucassen, Mathijs; Stasiak, Karolina; Fleming, Theresa; Shepherd, Matthew and Merry, Sally
(2023).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562231153061
Abstract
Objective
SPARX is an online cognitive behavioural therapy self-help intervention for adolescent depression provided in serious game format. Since 2014, it has been freely available in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) due to funding from the NZ government. In 2020/21, feedback from sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) was used to refine and update SPARX.
Method
Three online focus groups and follow-up email consultations involved 12 SGMY (16 to 25 years old) in NZ. A general inductive approach was used to analyse data.
Results
SGMY had specific needs as well as preferences and four themes were identified: attend to our contextual realities; portrayals of sexual and gender minority people in games; envisaged ideals for serious gaming and appraisals of SPARX. SGMY feedback was used to improve SPARX for this unique population, with the updates launched in October 2021.
Conclusions
SGMY are underserved in terms of their mental health needs. Refining or tailoring existing interventions proffers a potential way forward in terms of addressing these needs.
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- Item Type
- Journal Item
- ISSN
- 1440-1665
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Funded Project Name Project ID Funding Body NZ Ministry of Health Not Set Not Set Open University Not Set Not Set - Keywords
- bisexual; depression; gay; lesbian; transgender
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Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care > Health and Social Care
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
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- © 2023 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
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- Mathijs Lucassen