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Lived experiences of adolescents with major depressive disorder during the COVID pandemic: A qualitative study from a tertiary care center.

Amit JhaRajendra Madegowda KiragasurHarshini ManoharJohn Vijay Sagar Kommu
Published in: Journal of neurosciences in rural practice (2024)
The study found that adolescents' experience of depression during the pandemic was extremely overwhelming because, on the one hand, they had to deal with immediate COVID infection-related worries and were not able to adjust to the new routine, not able to concentrate during online classes while also dealing with greater interpersonal discord with their parents and limited social resources for coping. The findings expand the clinical understanding of adolescents' experience of depression during pandemic circumstances and would aid in better management planning.
Keyphrases
  • major depressive disorder
  • young adults
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • tertiary care
  • bipolar disorder
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • sleep quality
  • social support
  • clinical practice