Assessing Teens´ Access and Attitudes Towards Mental Health Resources During the Covid-19

Abstract

The prevalence of discourse concerning mental health and related inquiries have increased in the past few years. Existing research studies barriers in accessing mental health resources, emotional well-being in young adults, and how the Covid-19 epidemic affects mental health. Nonetheless, past research does not reveal the difficulties and behaviors teens may face when seeking mental health services during the Covid-19 pandemic. With this knowledge, my study recognized this gap. After having analyzed different research methods, I came to the conclusion that a case study would benefit my research.This case study methodology included a survey, free response questions, and an interview. This gap was fulfilled through the data- teens were not influenced by major barriers, but through minor barriers like the pandemic, insurance, and stigma. Furthermore, this study displays that teens' attitudes towards mental health resources were positively influenced and how their mental health profoundly changed due the Covid-19 pandemic.