Adolescent psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown

By S. Guessoum, J. Lachal, R. Radjack, É. Carretier, S. Minassian, L. Benoit, M. Moro. Psychiatry Research, 2020

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Highlights • The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown may have a negative impact on the mental health of adolescents.• Epidemics and disasters are associated with adolescent Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, and Anxiety symptoms.• Home confinement may be associated with increased intrafamilial violence.• Healthcare system adaptations are necessary for mental health support despite the lockdown.• Data is scarce on adolescent psychiatric disorders during epidemics and pandemics.

Subfields: Clinical Psychology, Sociology and Political Science

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