Intersectional Disparities in Digital Health and Mental Health Service Use
A study examined the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health disparities, particularly among sexual minority youth of color, and led to a shift toward digital health services.
Background
Sexual minority youth face elevated mental health challenges and barriers to care, which were worsened by the pandemic.
Methods
Nationally representative data from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (N=7705) were used to examine digital health service use.
Objective
The study aimed to identify the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents and examine disparities by sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.
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Author's summary: Study examines digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.
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