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Susan C Campisi1, Anushka Ataullahjan2, Jo-Anna B Baxter2
1Department of Psychiatry, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Burton Wing, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|November 8, 2022
Summary
Recent reviews show promising psychosocial interventions for adolescent mental health (MH) issues like anxiety and depression. However, more research is needed on virtual treatments and pandemic impacts to improve early recognition and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Adolescent mental health (MH) disorders, including anxiety, self-harm, and depression, are a significant public health concern.
- High-quality reviews and meta-analyses published between 2019 and 2022 are examined to assess novel interventions.
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual treatment methods, necessitating research into their efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review high-quality evidence on novel interventions for adolescent anxiety, self-harm, and depression.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in adolescent mental health.
- To identify research gaps and policy needs concerning adolescent mental health, particularly in light of the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of Cochrane reviews and quality meta-analyses.
- Focus on studies published between 2019 and 2022.
- Analysis of interventions for anxiety, self-harm, and depression in adolescents.
Main Results:
- Recent evidence suggests psychosocial interventions are effective for adolescent mental health challenges.
- The shift to virtual mental health treatments during the pandemic is supported by limited research.
- There is a need to address the pandemic's impact on adolescent MH and develop mitigation strategies.
Conclusions:
- Psychosocial interventions show promise for adolescent mental health.
- Further research is crucial to understand the effectiveness of virtual treatments and pandemic-related disruptions.
- Integrating digital, community, and school platforms with a focus on early recognition and prevention is recommended for child and adolescent health services.
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