Suicidality and self-harm in adolescents before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescent mental health, self-harm, and suicidality are critical concerns during this developmental stage, marked by intense physical, emotional, and social changes. The COVID - 19 pandemic has further intensified these vulnerabilities by disrupting daily routines, increasing social isolation, limiting access to mental health services, and exacerbating academic and emotional stressors.

Methods

This systematic review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and employed the PECO strategy to identify relevant studies. A total of 55 quantitative studies published between 2010 and 2024 were included. These studies examined the prevalence and risk factors of self-harm and suicidal behaviors among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years, comparing findings from the pre-pandemic a

SUBMITTER: Ferreira DBB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491249 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature