Evaluating the Efficacy of a Youth Mentorship Program in Boosting Mental Well-Being, Perceived Social Support, and Community Connectedness Among LGBTQ+ Youth in Rural Atlantic Canada

LGBTQ+ youth experience unique struggles associated with their minority identity, which in turn may negatively impact their mental well-being. We propose a mentorship program for LGBTQ+ youth and a study to evaluate the efficacy of this program in boosting mental well-being, positive LGBTQ+ identity development, and perceived social support.