Observations reveal that social media affects mental health in sexual and gender minority youth, indicating both risks and protective factors.
Our results suggest that social media experiences may serve as a double-edged sword for SGM youth, affording the potential for both heightened risk and protection for mental health. The protective effects of positive emotional experiences on social media indicate their potential importance in fostering resilience toward minority stressors faced by SGM youth.
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