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January 1, 2025Journal of Medical and Allied SciencesOpen Access

Long term psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of adolescents and preadolescents in South India

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HPHabib M. PathanSSSadia SarwathNMNadine Mirza

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Study reveals increased anxiety and depression in adolescents due to pandemic, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.

Key Points

  • Significant anxiety and depression were observed in adolescents post COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among those aged 15-18.
  • Among 229 participants, severe depression affected 3% who had little to no exercise, indicating a connection between physical activity and mental health.
  • Measured using standardized questionnaires, results showed screen time over 2 hours worsened anxiety and psychological distress among youth.
  • Findings underline the urgent need for tailored interventions to address the mental health challenges faced by adolescents due to the pandemic.

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Pathan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af782c7567bf4f94ff098bhttps://doi.org/10.5455/jmas.234898
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