An "EmbraceMe" Self-compassion Intervention for Transgender and Gender-diverse People in Hong Kong

An "EmbraceMe" Self-compassion Intervention for Body Image and Mental Health of Transgender and Gender-diverse People in Hong Kong: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

This proposed pilot study aims to evaluate the "EmbraceMe", a self-compassion intervention to improve positive body image and mental health among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people in Hong Kong.

1. To assess the feasibility of the intervention.
2. To investigate the acceptability of the intervention.
3. To evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of the intervention in improving self-compassion, body image, and mental health outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged 18 years or above;
• self-identified as a transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individual;
• sufficient comprehension of Cantonese;
• currently livein Hong Kong;
• able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• currently experiencing psychosis;
• having an intellectual disability;
• experiencing current suicidal ideation (score ≥ 4) as measured using the Columbiasuicide severity rating scale
• currently enrolled in or have previously received similarservices or interventions.