Developmental queer and trans actualizations: A clear pathway to promoting health and well-being for sexually and gender diverse youth

Minority stress models and trauma-focused approaches have predominated our understanding and responses to health disparities among sexually and gender diverse (SGD) young people for more than 30 years. While the impacts and root causes of adversities are undoubtedly critical for promoting SGD health and well-being, it is important to highlight strengths-based narratives of the lives of SGD youth.

Citation:
Bailey S, Perry Y, Goldbach J, Newton NC, Barrett EL. Developmental queer and trans actualizations: A clear pathway to promoting health and well-being for sexually and gender diverse youth. Sexually and Gender Diverse Adolescents: Critical Perspectives on Risk and Resilience: Taylor and Francis; 2025. p. 126-41.

Keywords:
Evidence-based; Health disparities; Personal growth; Root cause; Stress models; Well being; Young peoples

Abstract:
Minority stress models and trauma-focused approaches have predominated our understanding and responses to health disparities among sexually and gender diverse (SGD) young people for more than 30 years. While the impacts and root causes of adversities are undoubtedly critical for promoting SGD health and well-being, it is important to highlight strengths-based narratives of the lives of SGD youth.