Maternal mental health mediates the effects of pandemic-related stressors on adolescent psychopathology during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examined whether COVID-19-related maternal mental health changes contributed to changes in adolescent psychopathology.

Methods

A community sample of 226 adolescents (12 years old before COVID-19) and their mothers were asked to complete COVID-19 surveys early in the pandemic (April-May 2020, adolescents 14 years) and approximately 6 months later (November 2020-January 2021). Surveys assessed pandemic-related stressors (health, financial, social, school, environment) and mental health.

Results

Lower pre-pandemic family income-to-needs ratio was associated with higher pre-pandemic maternal mental health symptoms (anxiety, depression) and adolescent internalizing and externalizing problems, and with experiencing more pandemic-related stressors. Pand

SUBMITTER: Lengua LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9115007 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature