A study examined the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sexual minority youth, particularly those of color, face elevated mental health challenges and barriers to care, which the pandemic exacerbated.
This cross-sectional study aimed to identify digital health and mental health service use among US adolescents, examining heterogeneity by sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and their intersection.
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a shift toward digital health and digital mental health services.
Author's summary: Study explores digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.