Impact of The Covid-19 Pandemic on The Psychological Response of Adolescents: A Literature Review

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on all aspects of life at all ages, especially adolescents, that require appropriate resolution. This virus causes panic and restrictions imposed by public health authorities in many countries, including travel bans, limiting social gatherings, and closing public schools. This limitation impacts the psychology of adolescents that are prone to emotional and behavioral development. This literature review aims to explore the impact of the covid19 pandemic on adolescent psychological responses. This study uses a literature review method with article searches conducted on the Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus electronic databases. There were 686 articles in the search databases Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus, but only ten articles met all the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The covid-19 can affect the physical and mental health of a teenager. The prevalence of psychological disorders in adolescents is relatively high There are four psychological symptoms: stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. As nurses, we can teach adolescents simple exercises, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and positive self-talk. Nurse has an essential helping them understand their role in society, understand that physical distance is not equal to distance emotional, and identify problems during the pandemic.