What question did this study set out to answer?

Examine the relationships between romantic involvement, anxiety, depression, and substance use in sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents.

March 28, 2026

Romantic Involvement and Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents

Key Points

Examine the relationships between romantic involvement, anxiety, depression, and substance use in sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis
Assessed mental health through surveys
Evaluated substance use behaviors
Focused on a sample of SGM adolescents
Found consistent associations between romantic involvement and increased anxiety
Identified links between romantic involvement and depression
Observed elevated substance use among romantically involved SGM adolescents

Abstract

Given consistent associations between romantic involvement and adverse mental and behavioral health observed in this study, clinicians and researchers should further explore protective influences for SGM adolescents in romantic relationships and promote individual and relationship interventions for romantically involved SGM adolescents.

Romantic Involvement and Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents

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