Widespread access to digital and social media has drastically altered the nature of youth's
interpersonal connections. In this context, the opportunities children and adolescents have …

Several stressors associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are expected to
affect the mental health of global populations: the effects of physical distancing, quarantine …

Youths have responded to the unprecedented socio-economic impact of COVID-19
pandemic through civic and political participation. However, knowledge gaps exist with …

Adolescents often look to their peers for emotional support, so it is critical that they are
prepared to take on a supportive role, especially during a health crisis. Using a randomised …

Young adults may benefit from civic engagement as a health promotion tool, as civic
engagement is generally associated with positive well‐being. However, more information is …

Purpose Effective intervention, policy, and research in mental health and well-being
(MHWB) require young people to be understood not only as beneficiaries, but also as active …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth experienced abrupt closures of in-person spaces that
were vital for their civic development, like schools and community organizations. Social …

During the Covid-19 crisis, stereotypical images of young people as selfish troublemakers or
passive victims appeared in the media and scholarly publications. These persistent views …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have posed a
major risk to young people's wellbeing, which might be ameliorated by peer-led …

Economic and social disruptions, such as the global COVID-19 pandemic, heighten the
vulnerability of adolescents. These disruptions exacerbate health and economic inequities …