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article · Frontiers in Psychiatry

Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of adolescents and youth in Nairobi, Kenya

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Abstract

Mental health issues were common among adolescents and youth and may have been augmented by isolation and economic hardships brought about by COVID-19 restrictions. There is a need for concerted efforts to support adolescents and young people to meet their mental health needs, while considering the unique variations by gender. There is need to urgently strengthen the mental health system in Kenya, including via integrating psychosocial support services in communities, schools, and healthcare services, to ensure adolescents and young persons are not left behind.

Research topics

  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions

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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1209836

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