Interdisciplinary Approaches to LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education: A Qualitative Study from Slovenia.

This article examines the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to improve the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth within the Slovenian education system. Based on qualitative interviews with 27 LGBTQ+ individuals, it identifies four key areas for intervention: creating a supportive educational climate with respectful LGBTQ+ representation, promoting mental health and preventing disorders, implementing inclusive sexuality education, and addressing homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. The study highlights that educational institutions often lack the knowledge, resources, or motivation to adequately support LGBTQ+ students, and suggests collaboration with mental health professionals, LGBTQ+-specific non-governmental organizations (NGOs), health services, and social care providers as pragmatic short-term solutions. It calls for systemic, multi-stakeholder approaches involving educators, families, and community organizations to foster safer, more inclusive educational environments and recommends further research including diverse perspectives and longitudinal analysis.