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Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults Exposed to or Experiencing Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 22, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant Studies

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increases in violence and abuse. In this article for the Journal of Adolescent Health, the authors offer recommendations for youth-serving professionals to support adolescents experiencing or exposed to violence during this crisis.

Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis: A Call for Youth Engagement and the Inclusion of Young People in Matters That Affect Their Lives

April 22, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant Studies

Efforts to protect public health from COVID-19 are likely to have major implications for adolescent development. In this article for the Journal of Adolescent Health, the authors call for including young people in the COVID-19 decisions and planning that are affecting their lives so significantly.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Mental Health for Children and Adolescents

April 14, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to adolescents’ mental health, by worsening existing problems and curtailing access to school-based mental health services. In this article for JAMA Pediatrics, the authors advocate for timely action to improve access to mental health services for young people, now and in the long-term.