Intersectional Disparities in Digital Health and Mental Health Service Use Among US Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Analysis of a National Survey

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.

Background information indicates that sexual minority youth, particularly those of color, face elevated mental health challenges and barriers to care, which the pandemic exacerbated.

Objective

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to identify the prevalence of digital health and digital mental health service use among US adolescents during the pandemic, examining heterogeneity by sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and their intersection.

Methods

The study used nationally representative data from the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey, which included 7705 participants.

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Author's summary: Study examines digital health disparities among US youth during the pandemic.

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Journal of Medical Internet Research Journal of Medical Internet Research — 2025-10-27

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