Substance use and adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a longitudinal approach

CONCLUSIONS: Despite the extensive decline in substance use during the pandemic period, these results suggest an association between previous mental health conditions and behavioral risk factors, leading to increased alcohol consumption and behavioral disorders manifestations.PMID:38580211 | DOI:10.1016/j.jped.2024.01.005

Source: Jornal de Pediatria - April 5, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rodrigo Garcia-Cerde Gabriela A Wagner Juliana Y Valente Zila M Sanchez Source Type: research