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<br /> times of stress ". The buffering effects of social support from peers has been well documented in
<br /> the psychological literature 31. This may be especially important for youth with marginalized
<br /> identities, including racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities. Digital platforms provide an
<br /> important space for self-discovery and expression for LGBTQ+youth.
<br /> Research also suggests that during the COVID-19 lockdown from 2020-2021, the use of
<br /> one-on-one (i.e., direct messaging) on social media and sharing funny content reduced stress
<br /> among youth . There also is some evidence that youth are more likely to engage in civic activism
<br /> online than off 32.
<br /> A growing area of research has also focused on the use of youths' interest in online
<br /> activities as an opportunity for digital-based intervention 33. Adolescents report high levels of com-
<br /> fort with, and a preference for, online communication, especially when discussing mental health.
<br /> Studies also show that adolescents commonly use the internet for mental health information 34
<br /> 30Anderson,M., &Jiang,J. (2018,November 28). 2. Teens,friendships and online groups.Pew Research Center:
<br /> Internet, Science&Tech;Pew Research Center:Internet, Science&Tech.
<br /> https://www.pewresearch.org/intemet/2018/11/28/teens-friendships-and-online-groups/; Charmaraman L,Hodes R,
<br /> Richer AM. Young Sexual Minority Adolescent Experiences of Self-expression and Isolation on Social Media:
<br /> Cross-sectional Survey Study. JMIR Ment Health. 2021;8(9):e26207. doi:10.2196/26207; Massing-Schaffer M,Nesi
<br /> J,Telzer EH, Lindquist KA,Prinstein MJ.Adolescent Peer Experiences and Prospective Suicidal Ideation: The
<br /> Protective Role of Online-Only Friendships. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2022;51(l):49-60.
<br /> doi:10.1080/15374416.2020.1750019-1 Marciano L, Ostroumova M, Schulz PJ, Camerini A-L. Digital Media Use
<br /> and Adolescents' Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front
<br /> Public Health. 2021-19:793868.doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.793868; Baskin-Sommers A, Simmons C, Conley M, et al.
<br /> Adolescent civic engagement:Lessons from Black Lives Matter.Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2021;118(41).
<br /> doi:10.1073/pnas.2109860118.
<br /> 31 Cohen, S., &Wills,T.A. (1985). Stress,social support, and the buffering hypothesis.Psychological Bulletin,
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<br /> Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in public health,
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<br /> 33 Bradford, S.,&Rickwood,D. (2015).Young people's views on electronic mental health assessment:Prefer to
<br /> type than talk?Journal of Child and Family Studies,24(5), 1213-1221 1.1t.1L,)s:// of or s�/3 0.�00//s.➢0826,0��4 9929,0.
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<br /> Adolescent Digital Media Use and Mental Health(pp.363-416). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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<br /> Adolescents: Systematic Review. Journal of medical Internet research,20(4),e120.
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