Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, deterioration of adolescent mental health was observed worldwide. In Japan, the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent mental health was more severe among boys than girls and in the later phases of the pandemic. An increased number of adolescent suicides was also reported. In this paper, I outline possible reasons for the observed phenomenon and conclude that continuous monitoring and interventions to promote help-seeking among adolescents are required.
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