Abstract
This session explores the diverse facets of mental health service accessibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals in rural areas using the Levesque Conceptual Framework. Focused on the Abilities of Populations, the analysis delves into challenges in perceiving, seeking, reaching, paying, and engaging with mental health care. From discrimination impacting healthcare perceptions to economic barriers hindering access, the session unravels the complexities influencing service utilisation.
Drawing on extensive research, the presentation addresses discrimination's impact on healthcare-seeking behaviour, the role of social environments, and the significance of inclusive healthcare services. It emphasises the unique challenges faced by transgender individuals and discusses economic barriers, including service costs and access disparities. The session aims to provide insights into developing more inclusive mental health services, advocating for comprehensive provider training, LGBTQIA+-friendly healthcare environments, and supportive networks. It encourages dialogue on policy implications and community-based interventions to address factors affecting mental health service accessibility for rural LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Drawing on extensive research, the presentation addresses discrimination's impact on healthcare-seeking behaviour, the role of social environments, and the significance of inclusive healthcare services. It emphasises the unique challenges faced by transgender individuals and discusses economic barriers, including service costs and access disparities. The session aims to provide insights into developing more inclusive mental health services, advocating for comprehensive provider training, LGBTQIA+-friendly healthcare environments, and supportive networks. It encourages dialogue on policy implications and community-based interventions to address factors affecting mental health service accessibility for rural LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 20 Jun 2024 |
Event | 20th Gender and Education Association Conference 2024 - Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie, Australia Duration: 17 Jun 2024 → 20 Jun 2024 https://gea.seiirg.csu.domains/ https://gea.seiirg.csu.domains/program/ (Program) https://gea.seiirg.csu.domains/?eventid&event_name=20th%20Gender%20and%20Education%20Association%20Conference http://csu.edu.au/gea2024 |
Conference
Conference | 20th Gender and Education Association Conference 2024 |
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Abbreviated title | Be the change |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Port Macquarie |
Period | 17/06/24 → 20/06/24 |
Other | The 20th Gender and Education Association Conference will be held at Charles Sturt’s Port Macquarie Campus in partnership with the Gender and Education Association (GEA). The conference will bring together education practitioners from all levels and backgrounds to increase diversity and inclusion in education, improving equal opportunities for all in 2024. The event will explore local, national and global inequalities in education, breaking down the one-size-fits-all approach and analysing systemic and structural barriers that have led to disadvantage among different groups. The conference theme of ‘Be the change’ aims to be a catalyst for discussion and action to address global and institutional inequality through the power of education and knowledge. You will need to be a member of the GEA to attend the conference. Not a member? Please visit the GEA website http://www.genderandeducation.com/join to join. |
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