Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
Year: 2025, Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Pages: 16-21
Original Article
Guruprasad Parimala1, Pruthvish S2, Virupaksha Shanmugam Harave3∗
1Research Scholar, Faculty of life and Allied Health Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2Director - Academics and Training, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, I cross, Shankarapuram, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, 560 004, Karnataka, India
3Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, BGS Medical College and Hospital, Nagarur, Bangalore, 562123, Karnataka, India
*Corresponding Author
Email: virupaksha.hs@gmail.com
Received Date:04 August 2024, Accepted Date:31 December 2024, Published Date:25 March 2025
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home directives have profoundly impacted the mental health of adolescents worldwide. This study aims to investigate these effects specifically among adolescents in India, the second most populous nation globally. With India's response to the epidemic pivotal in shaping global strategies, this research focuses on two primary objectives: (1) assessing the influence of COVID-19 on the mental well-being of adolescents, and (2) evaluating their patterns of seeking mental health support during the pandemic. India implemented stringent lockdown measures despite significant challenges, showcasing initial progress while prompting a critical debate on balancing health benefits against adverse socio-economic consequences. Materials & Methods: This study employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating quantitative surveys to gauge mental health indicators and qualitative interviews to explore help-seeking behaviours among adolescents. Conclusion: By elucidating these dynamics, the research aims to inform targeted interventions and policy recommendations aimed at enhancing adolescent mental health resilience in the context of future pandemics.
Keywords: Covid, Pandemic, Mental health, Adolescent
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Published By Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education, Kolar, Karnataka
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