Discovering and accepting one's sexual orientation and gender identity is a core part of growing up. For LGBTQIA+ youth, this process is closely tied...
Adolescents who experience cyberbullying early on often develop stronger digital literacy skills, likely because they learn to navigate threats, avoid attacks and protect themselves...
Depression and psychological distress were associated with substance use among SGD sexually and gender diverse (SGD) youth and young adults. Supportive relationships with adults...
Verbal “checking-in” was sometimes used, particularly when other signals were unclear. However, many described formal verbal consent as overly procedural — a “box-ticking” exercise...