Adolescents in the Covid Net: What Impact on their Mental Health?
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Ionio C; CRIdee, Trauma Research Unit, Dipartimento Di Psicologia, Università Cattolica, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Milan, Italy.; Ciuffo G; CRIdee, Trauma Research Unit, Dipartimento Di Psicologia, Università Cattolica, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Milan, Italy.; Villa F; Fondazione Soleterre Onlus, c/o Abbazia Di Mirasole, Strada Consortile del Mirasole, 7, Opera (MI), Italy.; Landoni M; CRIdee, Trauma Research Unit, Dipartimento Di Psicologia, Università Cattolica, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Milan, Italy.; Sacchi M; CRIdee, Trauma Research Unit, Dipartimento Di Psicologia, Università Cattolica, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123 Milan, Italy.; Rizzi D; Fondazione Soleterre Onlus, c/o Abbazia Di Mirasole, Strada Consortile del Mirasole, 7, Opera (MI), Italy.
- Source
- Publisher: Springer International Publishing Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101306630 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1936-1521 (Print) Linking ISSN: 19361521 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Child Adolesc Trauma
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1936-1521
Given the impact of traumatic events in adolescence and early adulthood, the current Covid 19 pandemic poses a high risk to the well-being and mental health of this population. This study aims to shed light on the traumatic impact of Covid-19 on adolescents and young adults, taking into account their personal experiences, with a particular focus on their emotional regulation skills. From May 2021 to May 2022, 216 adolescents and young adults were surveyed using a series of self-report questionnaires to assess the potentially traumatic effects of Covid-19 and its impact on adolescents' and young adults' emotional regulation skills. Analyses revealed a significant traumatic effect of Covid-19 on the adolescents in our sample. Significant correlations also emerged between the impact of the traumatic event and adolescents' emotional regulation skills. Our findings underscore the importance of considering the psychological impact of Covid-19 on adolescents from both a restorative and preventive perspective.
(© The Author(s) 2022.)