Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Social Isolation on Adolescent Mental Health: An Interventional Framework

Authors

  • Rowan Jones PhD
  • Dana Roberts Associate Professor
  • David Parker Professor

Keywords:

social isolation, adolescent mental health, intervention frameworks, psychological resilience, community engagement, peer mentorship, family support, mental health policy

Abstract

Social isolation among adolescents has emerged as a pressing issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates a multifaceted intervention framework designed to mitigate the negative psychological impacts of social isolation. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, we surveyed 500 adolescents and conducted in-depth interviews with mental health professionals. Our findings indicate that community-based programs, peer mentorship, and family engagement significantly enhance adolescents' resilience and psychological well-being. This model offers a pragmatic solution to combat the rising tide of mental health issues tied to social isolation, emphasizing the necessity of integrated support systems within educational contexts.

Author Biographies

Rowan Jones, PhD

PhD
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Dana Roberts, Associate Professor

Associate Professor
University of Toronto
27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada

David Parker, Professor

Professor
University of Oxford
Woodsit, Oxford OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

References

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Published

2024-12-25

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