Key Points Question How do adolescents respond to media-based vicarious racism, and do these responses affect adolescent emotional health and well-being? Findings This qualitative focus group–based study with 18 participants found that adolescents experienced helplessness after exposure to media-based vicarious racism and that activism was used as a positive coping strategy. Meaning The findings suggest that activism may serve as a powerful coping mechanism, potentially reducing negative emotions for adolescents exposed to media-based vicarious racism; thus, activism may have implications for improving mental health outcomes and advancing societal changes.

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Key Points Question Is a childhood history of parental incarceration and juvenile justice involvement associated with mental health conditions in early adulthood? Findings In this nationally representative cross-sectional study, young adults with a history of both parental incarceration and juvenile justice involvement reported more mental health conditions compared with peers with no justice system exposure during childhood. Meaning Parental incarceration and juvenile justice involvement may be associated with mental illness in young adult populations.

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