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Mental Health and Substance Use among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mini Review

Reichert RA, Andrade ALM, Scatena A, Micheli DD*
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ISSN: 2576-0319  10.23880/pprij-16000287  Received: July 03, 2021  Published: July 29, 2021
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Adolescence COVID-19 Mental Health Substance Use
Abstract

The pandemic of COVID-19 generated numerous socioeconomic consequences, amplified social inequalities and potentiated vulnerabilities to which people were exposed, especially the adolescent population, which is in an important phase of neurocognitive, emotional and social development. In this stressful scenario of social isolation and deprivation of interpersonal relationships and restriction of daily activities, research has observed various psycho-behavioral impacts and a high prevalence of problems related to stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use among adolescents and youth. This mini literature review aimed to analyze and discuss some of these studies, aiming to provide reflections and subsidies for the formulation of intervention strategies and mental health focused on the adolescent public.

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  title   = {Mental Health and Substance Use among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mini Review},
  author  = {Reichert RA, Andrade ALM, Scatena A, Micheli DD},
  journal = {Psychology & Psychological Research International Journal},
  year    = {2021},
  volume  = {6},
  number  = {3},
  doi     = {10.23880/pprij-16000287}
}
Reichert RA, Andrade ALM, Scatena A, Micheli DD (2021). Mental Health and Substance Use among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mini Review. Psychology & Psychological Research International Journal, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.23880/pprij-16000287
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