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Colleen Stiles-Shields1,2, Karen M Reyes3, Nia Lennan3
1Institute for Juvenile Research, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 1747 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, 60608, USA. ecss@uic.edu.
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
|October 6, 2023
Summary
Pediatric patients in high-hardship communities experienced pandemic-related mental health challenges and increased smartphone use. A multi-modal approach using technology can improve teen well-being and care for internalizing symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric primary care
- Mental health research
- Technology in healthcare
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues in adolescents, particularly those from underserved communities.
- Disparities in care access and outcomes were noted for minoritized pediatric populations during the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the pandemic experiences and technology usage of adolescents from high-hardship communities.
- To inform future care strategies for assessing and managing internalizing symptoms in teen patients.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data from remote focus groups and interviews with 17 teens and 10 caregivers.
- Thematic and descriptive analyses of pandemic-related experiences and smartphone use.
- Mixed-methods approach within a larger study.
Main Results:
- 41% of teens and 40% of caregivers discussed pandemic experiences without direct prompting.
- Key themes included "Wellness/Mental Health" and "Smartphone Use and Utility."
- Despite voiced distress, questionnaire data indicated normative psychosocial functioning.
Conclusions:
- A multi-modal, multi-informant approach leveraging technology is crucial for assessing teen experiences and delivering care.
- Improved methods are needed to support the well-being of adolescents in systemically burdened communities.
- Addressing internalizing symptoms requires innovative, technology-assisted strategies.
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