Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria for Youth: * identify as transgender and/or gender minority youth (TGMY) (i.e., any identity other than cisgender) * be between the ages of 14 to 18 years * read and speak English * live in the United States * report consistent access to a phone, tablet, and/or computer with high-speed internet access/Wi-Fi (which represents 90+% of youth in the United States) * report an ability to attend seven, 90-minute online sessions at pre-determined times * pass an assent quiz * report moderate to high levels of internalized transphobia Exclusion Criteria for Youth: * be at imminent risk for suicide (e.g., intent to kill themselves in the immediate future) as determined by an initial online suicide screening regarding their past month suicide risk (the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised \[SBQ-R\]; modified to assess past month risk) * demonstrate current psychosis as determined by the Prodromal Questionnaire; modified to just focus on visual and auditory symptoms Inclusion Criteria for Mentors: * be 30 years old or older * identify as transgender and/or gender minority (i.e., any identity other than cisgender) Exclusion Criteria for Mentors: • not be currently experiencing substance use disorder or mental health challenges