4.2 Review

Changes in Youth Mental Health, Psychological Wellbeing, and Substance Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Article Psychology, Clinical

Increases in depression and anxiety symptoms in adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mariah T. Hawes et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents and young adults in Long Island, New York, particularly among females. Concerns related to school and home confinement during the pandemic were independently associated with changes in symptoms.

PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE (2022)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Divergent changes: abstinence and higher-frequency substance use increase among racial/ethnic minority young adults during the COVID-19 global pandemic

Terrell A. Hicks et al.

Summary: This study aimed to explore the factors influencing substance use among racial/ethnic minorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that substance use patterns changed during the pandemic, with a decrease in infrequent use, an increase in abstinence rates, and an increase in high-frequency use. Mental health and environmental factors were the main contributors to these changes, and there were minimal differences among racial/ethnic minority groups.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE (2022)

Article Psychology, Developmental

The impact of COVID-19 on the lives and mental health of Australian adolescents

Sophie H. Li et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the lives and mental health of Australian adolescents, with most experiencing a deterioration in mental health and negative effects on learning, friendships, and family relationships. Some adolescents, especially those with a history of depression and/or anxiety, experienced more severe effects on mental health.

EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (2022)

Article Psychiatry

Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation and Deliberate Self-harm in Canadian Adolescents During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Brianna J. Turner et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, 44% of Canadian adolescents reported experiencing suicidal ideation since the start of the outbreak, while 32% reported engaging in deliberate self-harm. Those who identified as transgender, non-binary, or gender fluid, did not live with both parents, or reported psychiatric concerns or frequent cannabis use were more likely to exhibit suicidal ideation and deliberate self-harm.

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE (2022)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Black Adolescent Experiences with COVID-19 and Mental Health Services Utilization

Andrae Banks

Summary: Black adolescents are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, with high needs for mental health services but low utilization. Despite both positive and negative experiences, they value family and have adaptive responses to the pandemic. Access and quality issues with mental health services, along with financial barriers, continue to be challenges for these youth. Efforts are needed to improve their mental health service utilization and satisfaction.

JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES (2022)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parent, Child, and Family Functioning

Mark E. Feinberg et al.

Summary: The study found a significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family, especially in terms of children's psychological problems and parental depression. Mothers and families with lower income are more likely to experience deteriorating family functioning.

FAMILY PROCESS (2022)

Article Substance Abuse

Shifts in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: early indications from Australia

Sarah Callinan et al.

Summary: This study found that harmful alcohol consumption decreased among younger drinkers, particularly young women, in Australia following the implementation of COVID-19 pandemic responses such as closure of licensed premises and social distancing measures. Drinkers experiencing high levels of stress showed a relatively higher shift in harmful consumption compared to those with low stress levels.

ADDICTION (2021)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Mental health and health behaviours before and during the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown: longitudinal analyses of the UK Household Longitudinal Study

Claire L. Niedzwiedz et al.

Summary: The study found that psychological distress increased during the COVID-19 lockdown, especially among women and young adults. Smoking rates decreased, but unfavorable alcohol consumption generally increased.

JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on College Student Mental Health and Wellness

William E. Copeland et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID pandemic had a modest but persistent impact on the emotions, behavior, and wellness behaviors of first-year university students, with increases in externalizing and attention problems. Students enrolled in a campus wellness program were less affected, and nightly surveys of mood and daily wellness behaviors were negatively impacted by the crisis.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Pediatrics

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with and without risk for neurodevelopmental impairments

Melanie Ehrler et al.

Summary: The study found that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts the whole family, particularly causing additional distress and concerns in families with children at risk for neurodevelopmental impairments. During the pandemic, these families should receive individualized counseling and assistance from healthcare providers and schools.

ACTA PAEDIATRICA (2021)

Article Pediatrics

Longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown

Giacomo Bignardi et al.

Summary: This study conducted a longitudinal examination of mental health changes in 168 children aged 7.6-11.6 years in the UK before and during the lockdown from April to June 2020. The results showed a significant increase in depression symptoms during the lockdown, while no significant changes were found in anxiety symptoms and emotional problems.

ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Adolescents' Perceived Socio-Emotional Impact of COVID-19 and Implications for Mental Health: Results From a US-Based Mixed-Methods Study

Adam A. Rogers et al.

Summary: Adolescents in the U.S. perceived changes in their social and emotional lives during COVID-19, which were associated with their mental health indicators, especially in terms of increased negative affect and decreased positive affect.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2021)

Article Clinical Neurology

Stress and associated factors among French university students under the COVID-19 lockdown: The results of the PIMS-CoV 19 study

Stephanie Bourion-Bedes et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 outbreak has led to severe psychological stress among students, with risk factors including having a COVID-19 patient in the household, female gender, changes in study plans and living conditions.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Change in Youth Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Majority Hispanic/Latinx US Sample

Francesca Penner et al.

Summary: For some participants, mental health problems improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when family functioning was better. The study suggests that stay-at-home regulations during the pandemic may have had a protective effect on the mental health of youth.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Review Pediatrics

Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Lockdown and Quarantine Measures for COVID-19 Pandemic on Children, Adolescents and Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Prateek Kumar Panda et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, irritability, boredom, inattention, and fear of COVID-19 are common among children. The negative impact of the pandemic and quarantine on children's behavior/mental state is significant. Children with pre-existing behavioral issues like autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are at higher risk of worsening symptoms.

JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PEDIATRICS (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Obsessive compulsive symptoms severity among children and adolescents during COVID-19 first wave in Israel

Maya Schwartz-Lifshitz et al.

Summary: The study found that Israeli children and adolescents with OCD generally coped well during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, showing no exacerbation of symptoms. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these results due to the short duration of the study.

JOURNAL OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE AND RELATED DISORDERS (2021)

Article Psychology, Biological

Increase in suicide following an initial decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan

Takanao Tanaka et al.

Summary: This study found that during the initial months of the pandemic, Japan experienced a decrease in suicide rates possibly due to factors like government subsidies, reduced working hours, and school closure. However, during the second wave, there was an increase in suicide rates, particularly among females and children/adolescents.

NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR (2021)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Young Canadian e-Cigarette Users and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Examining Vaping Behaviors by Pandemic Onset and Gender

D. Brett Hopkins et al.

Summary: The study aimed to investigate how youth and young adult e-cigarette users responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings showed a decrease in vaping behaviors during the pandemic, with gender differences observed. Females, who take more puffs per vaping episode, may benefit the most from increased vaping cessation support.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Editorial Material Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and International Students: Experiences and Resolutions Beyond COVID-19

Hassanatu Blake et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

CCopeY: A Mixed-Methods Coproduced Study on the Mental Health Status and Coping Strategies of Young People During COVID-19 UK Lockdown

Lindsay H. Dewa et al.

Summary: The study explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people's mental health during the first UK lockdown. It found that poor mental health was associated with dysfunctional coping strategies and certain personality traits. Innovative coping strategies could help young people cope during and after lockdowns.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2021)

Article Clinical Neurology

Mental Health Among College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China: A 2-Wave Longitudinal Survey

Yuanyuan Li et al.

Summary: The study found a clear association between the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health issues among college students in China. Rates of acute stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms changed significantly at different stages of the pandemic, with certain risk factors identified for persistent or delayed symptoms.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Prospective impact of COVID-19 on mental health functioning in adolescents with and without ADHD: protective role of emotion regulation abilities

Rosanna Breaux et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic posed greater mental health risks for adolescents with ADHD. During the pandemic, adolescents experienced an increase in depression, anxiety, and cognitive symptoms, which decreased after the lift of stay-at-home orders. Emotion dysregulation and ADHD increased the risk for sustained negative mental health functioning.

JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Lifestyle and mental health disruptions during COVID-19

Osea Giuntella et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to various aspects of young adults' lives, including physical activity and mental health. Disruption to physical activity is identified as a leading risk factor for increased depression risk during the pandemic.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Increased mood disorder symptoms, perceived stress, and alcohol use among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nora E. Charles et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental health of college students, leading to more symptoms of mood disorders, perceived stress, and alcohol use during the pandemic, but symptoms had largely returned to pre-pandemic levels by fall 2020. White students were more affected by the pandemic than African American students, and young adults, although less vulnerable to serious medical complications associated with COVID-19, still experienced psychological effects from the pandemic.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Identifying the impact of the confinement of Covid-19 on emotional-mood and behavioural dimensions in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

M. G. Melegari et al.

Summary: The study found significant fluctuations in mood state and behaviors of children and adolescents with ADHD during the lockdown, with those previously showing low severity worsened while those with moderate and severe severity degree showed improvement. Children were more strongly affected by conditions of restriction compared to adolescents, with the former being significantly more vulnerable to emotional changes. The results highlighted the domains affected by the lockdown and the indirect benefits produced by the restriction conditions.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Perceived stress as mediator for longitudinal effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on wellbeing of parents and children

Michelle Achterberg et al.

Summary: The study found that parents experienced increased negative feelings during the COVID-19 lockdown, while children showed a gradual decrease in internalizing and externalizing behavior, which was affected by perceived stress. Perceived stress in parents and children influenced negative coping strategies and children's stress levels were also affected by parental overreactivity.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Connection to ... Addressing Digital Inequities in Supporting the Well-Being of Young Indigenous Australians in the Wake of COVID-19 ...

Roz Walker et al.

Summary: Research suggests that digital technologies and social media can enhance cultural identity, connections to community and country, and improve mental health and social and emotional well-being outcomes for Indigenous young people. However, inequities in affordable access to digital technologies persist among Indigenous populations. Hence, more targeted policies and funding are urgently needed to promote digital technologies, maintain cultural connections, and evaluate their impact on Indigenous young people.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health in Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Elizabeth A. K. Jones et al.

Summary: Adolescents globally, from different backgrounds, experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with higher frequency of alcohol and cannabis use. Positive social support, coping skills, and family discussions seem to have a positive impact on adolescent mental health during this crisis.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Depression, anxiety and associated factors among Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 outbreak: a comparison of two cross-sectional studies

Xu Chen et al.

Summary: This study found that during the COVID-19 epidemic, the prevalence of depression and anxiety among Chinese adolescents significantly increased. Female gender, senior secondary school enrollment, and concerns about entering a higher grade were positively associated with depression and anxiety. Conversely, adequate sleep duration, regular exercise, good study efficiency, and living in provinces with fewer confirmed COVID-19 cases were negatively associated with depression and anxiety among adolescents.

TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Depression and anxiety symptoms associated with internet gaming disorder before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

Zhaojun Teng et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents significantly increased their videogame use and severity of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Depressive and anxiety symptoms predicted later IGD and videogame use, with perceived COVID-19 impacts mediating this relationship.

JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS (2021)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

What happens when the party moves home? The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on US college student alcohol consumption as a function of legal drinking status using longitudinal data

Nicole C. Ryerson et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on college students' alcohol consumption, especially those over the legal drinking age, resulting in a drastic decrease by the end of the semester. Changes in living situations due to the pandemic also greatly affected the alcohol consumption patterns of students over the legal drinking age.

TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE (2021)

Article Neurosciences

Differential Susceptibility to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Working Memory, Empathy, and Perceived Stress: The Role of Cortisol and Resilience

Shishir Baliyan et al.

Summary: This study investigated whether pre-pandemic diurnal cortisol indices could predict individual responses to strict social confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed an increase in perceived stress and cognitive empathy scores, as well as an improvement in visuospatial working memory after long-term home confinement. Resilient coping was found to moderate the relationship between perceived stress and pre-pandemic cortisol levels.

BRAIN SCIENCES (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Impact of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic in changes of prevalence of predictive psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents in Bangladesh

Chiro Islam Mallik et al.

Summary: Research shows that lockdown measures due to COVID-19 have negatively impacted the mental health of children and adolescents, with a global increase in depressive symptoms and various negative mental effects. Subsequent studies and support should be developed to prevent the worsening of conditions.

ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Preliminary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on smoking and vaping in college students

Alexander W. Sokolovsky et al.

Summary: This study examined tobacco use changes in young adult college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on smoking and vaping. Results showed that while smoking and vaping frequency decreased from pre-closure to post-closure, the decreased frequency did not correspond to reduced quantity. Factors such as higher anxiety and moving home were related to increased odds of pausing tobacco use after campus closure, while exposure to COVID-19 related news and seeking behavior were related to decreased odds of pausing.

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS (2021)

Article Substance Abuse

Is the COVID-19 Pandemic a High-Risk Period for College Student Alcohol Use? A Comparison of Three Spring Semesters

Anna E. Jaffe et al.

Summary: The study found that college students did not increase their drinking frequency during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number of drinks per occasion significantly decreased. This reduction in drinking quantity was more pronounced for students who moved residences due to the pandemic. Most college students reported that their drinking stayed the same or decreased during the pandemic.

ALCOHOL-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Keeping COVID out: a collaborative approach to COVID-19 is associated with a significant reduction in self-harm in young people in custody

John Kasinathan et al.

Summary: The study describes the collaboration between Youth Justice New South Wales (YJNSW) and Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN) during the early COVID-19 response period, showing a significant four-fold reduction in self-harming incidents compared to the same period in 2019. This reduction may be attributed to increased positive interactions between staff and young people, and further exploration of mental health improvements will be conducted through standardized interviews.

AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Psychiatry

A longitudinal study of changes in smart phone addiction and depressive symptoms and potential risk factors among Chinese college students

Xue Yang et al.

Summary: During COVID-19, there was a significant increase in depressive symptoms and prevalence of probable depression, while levels of SPA remained relatively stable. Boredom and emotional loneliness were positively associated with both SPA and depressive symptoms, while social loneliness was positively associated with depressive symptoms. Quarantine and lockdown did not show significant associations with SPA or depressive symptoms.

BMC PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Psychiatric emergencies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the suburban New York City area

Stephen J. Ferrando et al.

Summary: This report highlights a significant decrease in emergency psychiatric volume for children and adolescents during the COVID-19 period, with more new onset disorders and higher likelihood of inpatient admission. Compared to the pre-COVID-19 period, adults were more likely to lack access to outpatient care, present with anxiety symptoms, and be admitted for inpatient care.

JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH (2021)

Article Nutrition & Dietetics

Altered alcohol consumption during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

Julius Steffen et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 lockdown measures have significantly impacted alcohol consumption behaviors in adults, showing noticeable differences between young and mature adults. Moderate drinkers in both age groups experienced the most pronounced changes in alcohol intake. Female sex, low BMI, and younger age were associated with a decrease in self-reported drinks per week. Further research is needed to explore potential long-term effects of alcohol misuse and its impact on public health.

NUTRITION JOURNAL (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Trajectories of depression, anxiety and pandemic experiences; A longitudinal study of youth in New York during the Spring-Summer of 2020

Mariah T. Hawes et al.

Summary: The study indicates that mental health problems in adolescents and young adults may have been exacerbated in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but gradually improved over time. Symptoms of depression and anxiety peaked in late April/early May 2020 and then decreased through the following months, corresponding with declines in pandemic experiences and COVID-19 infection rates.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Increases in distress during stay-at-home mandates During the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study

Julia D. Buckner et al.

Summary: The study conducted in Louisiana found that depression levels increased during the pandemic, while anxiety levels did not. The research also indicated that pre-pandemic social anxiety was related to anxiety, depression, COVID-related worry, and impairment during the pandemic.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Implementation lessons from the transition to telehealth during COVID-19: a survey of clinicians and young people from youth mental health services

Jennifer Nicholas et al.

Summary: The study reveals that while telehealth has seen some success in the field of youth mental health care, successful implementations are scarce. Most young people believe that telehealth has a positive impact on service quality, while clinicians are less likely to hold this view. Furthermore, there is a high level of interest in integrating telehealth as a permanent part of care for youth mental health beyond the pandemic.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on mental health, wellbeing, sleep, and alcohol use in a UK student sample

Simon Evans et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on the mental health and behavior of UK students, leading to a significant increase in depression symptoms and a decrease in happiness. During the lockdown, over a third of the sample showed clinical depression signs, and the deterioration of sleep quality was closely related to the increase in depression symptoms. Additionally, a reduction in alcohol use and a shift towards an evening diurnal preference were observed.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews

Matthew J. Page et al.

Summary: The PRISMA statement was designed to help systematic reviewers transparently report the purpose, methods, and findings of their reviews. The updated PRISMA 2020 statement includes new reporting guidance, a 27-item checklist, an abstract checklist, and revised flow diagrams for reviews.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

The Relationship between Cognitive Function, Lifestyle Behaviours and Perception of Stress during the COVID-19 Induced Confinement: Insights from Correlational and Mediation Analyses

Hela Znazen et al.

Summary: The study reveals that the COVID-19-induced home confinement negatively affects stress, attention, and lifestyle behaviors, with significant differences before and during confinement, and significant correlations among these factors.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

'I'm Gonna Tell You about How Mrs Rona Has Affected Me'. Exploring Young People's Experiences of the COVID-19 Pandemic in North East England: A Qualitative Diary-Based Study

Stephanie Scott et al.

Summary: This study examined the experiences of young people in North East England during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding significant impacts on the mental health and education of 13-17 year olds, including loneliness, anxiety, disrupted education and feelings of responsibility.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Health Behaviors among Students of a French University

Marie Pierre Tavolacci et al.

Summary: This study aimed to determine the changes in health behaviors among students of a French university during the COVID-19 lockdown. The results showed favorable changes in tobacco smoking, binge drinking, and cannabis use but unfavorable changes in moderate and vigorous physical activity during the lockdown. Factors associated with unfavorable changes in health behaviors included higher depression levels and male gender.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Effect of COVID-19 on Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents and Children: A Systematic Review

Hadi Nobari et al.

Summary: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents. The review included six studies, showing a negative impact on HRQoL. Sex differences were also analyzed, with no significant variation observed between boys and girls.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Stress and Mental Health among Children/Adolescents, Their Parents, and Young Adults during the First COVID-19 Lockdown in Switzerland

Meichun Mohler-Kuo et al.

Summary: The study found that young adults in Switzerland perceived significant stress and symptoms of mental health problems, especially females, during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The most common sources of perceived stress were the disruption of social life and important activities, uncertainty about the situation, and the pandemic itself.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Pediatrics

Adolescents' Substance Use and Physical Activity Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Benjamin W. Chaffee et al.

Summary: The study compared adolescents' substance use and physical activity behaviors before and after stay-at-home orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, finding a reduction in e-cigarette use independent of the restrictions, while cannabis and alcohol use remained persistent. Physical activity declined significantly during the pandemic, highlighting a health concern.

JAMA PEDIATRICS (2021)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Disruptions in the management and care of university students with preexisting mental health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Kaleigh Ligus et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, students with preexisting mental health conditions or disabilities may suffer worse outcomes due to virus mitigation strategies. Disruptions in health care delivery and management of conditions or disabilities caused by COVID-19 have been found to impact psychological well-being. The study suggests that self-efficacy in managing mental health plays a crucial role in mediating the effects of disruptions to care on depression, stress, anxiety, and overall distress.

TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE (2021)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Perceived impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on cannabis-using emerging adults

Erin E Bonar et al.

Translational Behavioral Medicine (2021)

Article Pediatrics

Health-Related Quality of Life in Italian Adolescents During Covid-19 Outbreak

Francesca Mastorci et al.

Summary: The study found that during quarantine, adolescents experienced a decrease in perception of psychological and physical well-being, mood/emotion, autonomy, and financial resources compared to normal conditions. Relationships with family and peers, as well as perception of bullying, also decreased. Adolescents showed higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet during quarantine. Adolescents living in villages experienced greater reductions in autonomy and peer relationships, while gender had an effect on psychological and physical well-being, mood/emotion, and self-perception.

FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS (2021)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Caregiver Perceptions of Children's Psychological Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tali Raviv et al.

Summary: This study examined changes in caregiver-reported youth psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that exposure to COVID-19 and family stress were associated with worse youth psychological well-being, highlighting the need for comprehensive public health approaches to prioritize children's well-being and address youth mental health needs.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

Letter Medicine, General & Internal

Trends in Drug Overdose Mortality in Ohio During the First 7 Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Janet M. Currie et al.

Summary: This cross-sectional study uses data from the Ohio Department of Health to evaluate trends in drug overdose mortality in that state by type of drug and user age during the first 7 months of the COVID-19 epidemic.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Binge drinking before and after a COVID-19 campus closure among first-year college students

Erin E. Bonar et al.

Summary: The study examines binge drinking patterns among first-year college students during the COVID-19 pandemic campus closures. While some students showed lower binge drinking frequency post-closure, others continued or even increased binge drinking, with potential differences in drinking motives, norms, and social factors. The findings suggest that pandemic-related campus closures may have temporarily impacted binge drinking behaviors, highlighting a need for preventive interventions for at-risk students.

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS (2021)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

E-Cigarette Use Among Youths and Young Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: United States, 2020

Jennifer M. Kreslake et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of e-cigarettes significantly decreased among youths aged 15 to 17 and young adults aged 18 to 20. E-cigarette users with reduced access to retail environments were more likely to reduce their use.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Use of Kids Helpline by Children and Young People in Australia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Samantha Batchelor et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia led to a rapid increase in demand for Kids Helpline, primarily through WebChat, with mental health, suicide/self-harm, and family relationships as common reasons for contact, especially COVID-19-related concerns being the most common reason for contact. Challenging to respond to rapid changes in demand for different modalities, understanding the use and effectiveness of different modalities is essential.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Trying My Best: Sexual Minority Adolescents' Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rory P. O'Brien et al.

Summary: The study found that sexual minority adolescents (SMAs) during the COVID-19 pandemic engaged in self-care practices such as maintaining relationships, routines, body and mind wellness, rest and reset, and tuning out to promote positive mental health. However, some SMAs also resorted to negative coping strategies, like excessive TV watching or alcohol and drug use, to disengage from stressors.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Mental and Social Health of Children and Adolescents With Pre-existing Mental or Somatic Problems During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

Josjan Zijlmans et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 lockdown, there were significant differences in mental and social health among children and adolescents, with samples having pre-existing mental or somatic problems reporting more issues. Factors related to COVID-19 were found to influence the mental and social health of children and adolescents.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Behavioral Sciences

Adolescent emotional disorder symptoms and transdiagnostic vulnerabilities as predictors of young adult substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic: mediation by substance-related coping behaviors

Junhan Cho et al.

Summary: This study found that emotional disorder symptoms and transdiagnostic vulnerabilities during adolescence can predict young adult substance use during COVID-19, and using substances to cope with the pandemic's social conditions mediates these associations. Interventions promoting healthy coping strategies to deal with the pandemic's social conditions are necessary to mitigate disproportionate escalation of substance use in young adults with a history of certain types of emotional disturbance.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (2021)

Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Understanding the Power of Social Media during COVID-19: Forming Social Norms for Drinking among Sexual Minority Gender Expansive College Women

Alison Cerezo et al.

Summary: This study utilized focus groups to explore how sexual minority college women engage with social media to connect with peers and learn about COVID-19, and found that during shelter-in-place, there was an increase in engagement with social media for community and alcohol-related content as a way to combat isolation, boredom, and the general stress of coping with COVID-19.

JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY (2021)

Article Substance Abuse

Mental Health Severity Is Associated with Increases in Alcohol Consumption in Young Adult Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kathryn E. Coakley et al.

Summary: The study found that alcohol consumption among undergraduate students significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among students with severe anxiety and depression symptoms.

ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT QUARTERLY (2021)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Coping and Mental Health in Early Adolescence during COVID-19

Andrea M. Hussong et al.

Summary: This study examined changes in mental health symptoms in youth from the southeastern United States during the COVID-19 outbreak, highlighting the importance of self-efficacy, optimism, and coping abilities. Symptom increases were more severe in youth with lower self-efficacy and higher emotion-focused coping.

RESEARCH ON CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (2021)

Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Mental Health and Clinical Psychological Science in the Time of COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Call to Action

June Gruber et al.

Summary: COVID-19 presents significant challenges in social, economic, and medical aspects, leading to increased mental health problems that require clinical psychology to take a leading role in national crisis response. COVID-19 is conceptualized as a unique, compounding, multidimensional stressor that will create a vast need for intervention and necessitate new paradigms for mental health service delivery and training.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST (2021)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

'Now my life is stuck!': Experiences of adolescents and young people during COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa

Lesley Gittings et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic responses have exacerbated poverty, food insecurity, and mental health challenges among adolescents and young people in South Africa. Despite having good knowledge of COVID-19 transmission and prevention, many still hold non-scientific beliefs about the virus. The indirect effects of COVID-19 may worsen the vulnerabilities of young people living in contexts of precarity and constraint.

GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Article Education, Special

COVID-19 impact on psychological outcomes of parents, siblings and children with intellectual disability: longitudinal before and during lockdown design

T. Bailey et al.

Summary: The study found that during and shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom, well-being in families of children with an ID (as reported by parents) was at similar levels compared with prior to the lockdown period.

JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Family Studies

Experiences of young adults with a history of foster care during COVID-19

Saralyn C. Ruff et al.

Summary: The study assessed the needs, concerns, and strengths of young adults previously placed in foster care in response to COVID-19, finding significant increases in their level of concern in various domains. It highlights the need for a coordinated short and long-term response to address the needs and concerns of this vulnerable population.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW (2021)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Anxiety and safety behavior usage during the COVID-19 pandemic: The prospective role of contamination fear

Kelly A. Knowles et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused higher anxiety levels compared to seasonal flu, while contamination fear and obsessive-compulsive washing symptoms have also increased. Although contamination fear did not directly predict COVID-19 related anxiety, it significantly predicted the use of safety behaviors.

JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS (2021)

Article Health Policy & Services

COVID-19 Awareness, Adoption of COVID-19 Preventive Measures, and Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown Among Adolescent Boys and Young Men in Kampala, Uganda

Joseph K. B. Matovu et al.

Summary: The study found differences in COVID-19 awareness and prevention measures adoption among in-school and out-of-school adolescent boys and young men in Uganda, with the COVID-19 lockdown leading to increased mental health challenges, difficulties in meeting basic needs, socio-economic disruptions, and engagement in unhealthy behaviors. These effects were more pronounced among older age groups and out-of-school individuals, highlighting the need for targeted health promotion, mental health, and socio-economic interventions for adolescent boys and young men in Uganda.

JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH (2021)

Article Psychology, Clinical

A commentary on the impact of COVID-19 on engagement of youth with substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders

Sarah M. Bagley et al.

Summary: Engagement and retention rates in treatment for adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders are low due to stigma and challenges in accessing developmentally appropriate care. Early intervention offers a valuable opportunity to minimize the short-term and long-term consequences of substance use.

JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT (2021)

Article Psychiatry

Lived experiences of Indian Youth amid COVID-19 crisis: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Alina Suhail et al.

Summary: This study highlights the mental health concerns of Indian youth amid the current crisis, revealing positive outcomes and coping strategies adopted by young individuals in India.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY (2021)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Risk and Protective Factors for Prospective Changes in Adolescent Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Natasha R. Magson et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions have had a significant impact on adolescent mental health, leading to increased anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as decreased life satisfaction, particularly among girls. Factors such as COVID-19 related worries, online learning difficulties, and conflict with parents were found to predict increases in mental health problems, while adherence to stay-at-home orders and social connection helped protect against poor mental health.

JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE (2021)

Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Excluding non-English publications from evidence-syntheses did not change conclusions: a meta-epidemiological study

B. Nussbaumer-Streit et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2020)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of psychological health problems in Chinese adolescents during the outbreak of COVID-19

Shuang-Jiang Zhou et al.

EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

The Psychological Impacts of a COVID-19 Outbreak on College Students in China: A Longitudinal Study

Hong Yan Li et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

Editorial Material Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19, school closures, and child poverty: a social crisis in the making

Wim Van Lancker et al.

LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

Article Pediatrics

Vulnerable Youth and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rachel I. Silliman Cohen et al.

PEDIATRICS (2020)

Article Neurosciences

How do children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience lockdown during the COVID-19 outbreak?

E. Bobo et al.

ENCEPHALE-REVUE DE PSYCHIATRIE CLINIQUE BIOLOGIQUE ET THERAPEUTIQUE (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020

Mark É. Czeisler et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2020)

Article Psychiatry

Stress and anxiety among university students in France during Covid-19 mandatory confinement

Mathilde M. Husky et al.

COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRY (2020)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

Psychological burden of quarantine in children and adolescents: A rapid systematic review and proposed solutions

Nazish Imran et al.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (2020)

Letter Psychiatry

University students' mental health amidst the COVID-19 quarantine in Greece

Chrysi K. Kaparounaki et al.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2020)

Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Effects of COVID-19 on College Students' Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study

Changwon Son et al.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH (2020)

Editorial Material Pediatrics

COVID-19 pandemic: The impact on vulnerable children and young people in Australia

Benjamin Jones et al.

JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH (2020)

Letter Clinical Neurology

Depressive symptoms in students during school closure due toCOVID-19 inShanghai

Mi Xiang et al.

PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES (2020)

Letter Clinical Neurology

Psychosocial consequences ofCOVID-19 in children, adolescents and young adults: A systematic review

Androniki Stavridou et al.

PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES (2020)

Letter Psychiatry

Child and adolescent mental illness during COVID-19: A rapid review

Nicole Racine et al.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Life Conditions during COVID-19 Lockdown and Mental Health in Spanish Adolescents

Lourdes Ezpeleta et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Outcomes in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Finiki Nearchou et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Underage Youth and Young Adult e-Cigarette Use and Access Before and During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Shivani Mathur Gaiha et al.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2020)

Article Substance Abuse

COVID-19 lockdown leads to changes in alcohol consumption patterns. Results from the Polish national survey

Dominika Szajnoga et al.

JOURNAL OF ADDICTIVE DISEASES (2020)

Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Stress, Emotional Intelligence and the Intention to Use Cannabis in Spanish Adolescents: Influence of COVID-19 Confinement

Cristina Liebana-Presa et al.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY (2020)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Changes in substance use among young adults during a respiratory disease pandemic

Pravesh Sharma et al.

SAGE OPEN MEDICINE (2020)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Rebound of Severe Alcoholic Intoxications in Adolescents and Young Adults After COVID-19 Lockdown

Veronica Grigoletto et al.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2020)

Article Psychology, Developmental

The Impact of Physical Distancing Policies During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health and Well-Being Among Australian Adolescents

Sithum Munasinghe et al.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2020)

Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Six Weeks of Confinement: Psychological Effects on a Sample of Children in Early Childhood and Primary Education

Marta Gimenez-Dasi et al.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY (2020)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Needs and Coping Behaviors of Youth in the US During COVID-19

Eric A. Waselewski et al.

JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Impact of COVID-19 on the Hong Kong Youth Quitline Service and Quitting Behaviors of Its Users

Laurie Long Kwan Ho et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Hey, we also have something to say: A qualitative study of Portuguese adolescents' and young people's experiences under COVID-19

Catia Branquinho et al.

JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (2020)

Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Adolescents' health in times of COVID-19: a scoping review

Wanderlei Abadio de Oliveira et al.

CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA (2020)

Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Delphi consensus reached to produce a decision tool for SelecTing Approaches for Rapid Reviews (STARR)

Abdullah Pandor et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2019)

Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Rapid reviews may produce different results to systematic reviews: a meta-epidemiological study

Iain J. Marshall et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2019)

Article Psychiatry

Cumulative effects of negative life events and family stress on children's mental health: the Bergen Child Study

Tormod Boe et al.

SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY (2018)

Review Health Care Sciences & Services

A retrospective comparison of systematic reviews with same-topic rapid reviews

Emily Reynen et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2018)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Parents and Youth After Health-Related Disasters

Ginny Sprang et al.

DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS (2013)

Review Psychology

Child Development in the Context of Disaster, War, and Terrorism: Pathways of Risk and Resilience

Ann S. Masten et al.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY, VOL 63 (2012)

Article Psychology, Developmental

Service Utilization for Lifetime Mental Disorders in U.S. Adolescents: Results of the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A)

Kathleen Ries Merikangas et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (2011)

Article Psychology, Clinical

Science to practice in underserved communities: The effectiveness of school mental health programming

Julie Sarno Owens et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (2008)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Adolescent mental health predicts quitting smoking in adulthood: a longitudinal analysis

Tomas Hemmingsson et al.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (2008)

Article Pediatrics

Socially isolated children 20 years later -: Risk of cardiovascular disease

Avshalom Caspi et al.

ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE (2006)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Exposure to the World Trade Center attack and the use of cigarettes and alcohol among New York City public high-school students

P Wu et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (2006)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Substance use among adults 35 years of age: Prevalence, adulthood predictors, and impact of adolescent substance use

AC Merline et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (2004)

Article Health Policy & Services

Pathways into and through mental health services for children and adolescents

EMZ Farmer et al.

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (2003)