Authors: Diana Mariella Villarreal López, María José Mazón Valenzuela, Jesús Ángel Gallego Ruiz, Zaid Montaño

Martínez

The aftermath of COVID-19 M E T H OD

on teenager’s development Our research design was of a non-

I NT R O DUC T ION
It is estimated that the pandemic has
increased the prevalence of depression
and anxiety worldwide by 25-27%, but
still there’s a treatment deficit of 90% in
some countries. Treatment and care
remain scarce, inadequate,
inaccessible or too expensive, and
widespread stigmatization deters
people from seeking help. Stigma and
misunderstanding prevent those
affected from identifying their own
psychological ailments and others, as
well as asking for help.
C ONC L USION
experimental quantitaive approach,
OBJE CT IV E with the data we collected, using a case
study method, the surveys turn to be more
of a numerical measurement that will help
us to identify behavioral patterns to
This research delves into the
prove our hypothesis.
repercussions of the COVID-19
pandemic on teenagers'
mental health and overall
development. Through a non- R E S U LT S
experimental quantitative
approach utilizing surveys, the The questionnaire applied to the students
study aims to discern from Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel
behavioral patterns among Hermosillo V, showed that after the
teenagers aged 15-18. pandemic, 6 out of 10 students had a
decay on their mental health.
69% of the students never, rarely and ocassionaly talk about their mental
health.
The answers we got from the changes of their daily routine ranged
from no changes, sedentary life and great difficulty to adapt.

The study reveals a significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on

the mental health of surveyed students from Colegio de Bachilleres
Plantel Hermosillo V. Findings suggest an adverse change in mental R E FE R EN CE S

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