Adolescent Health Research Articles

Adolescent Reproductive Health: The Role Of Sex Education In Raising Awareness

The first stage of labor often takes a long time and causes discomfort for the mother, so methods are needed to accelerate it. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of microcontroller-based nipple stimulation in accelerating the labor process by stimulating the release of the hormone oxytocin which increases uterine contractions and accelerates cervical opening. Microcontroller technology is used to ensure the stimulation is done automatically and measured according to the mother's physiological needs. This study involved two groups, namely the group that received stimulation and the control group that did not receive stimulation. The results showed that the stimulated group experienced shorter labor times than the control group and were less likely to require medical interventions such as induction with drugs. Close monitoring is still required to ensure safety, especially regarding the risk of uterine hyperstimulation that may affect the condition of the mother and fetus. Further research is needed to test the long-term effectiveness and safety of this method before it is widely applied in obstetric practice. Based on the total library, 600 were identified and as many as 100 additional articles were identified. A total of 630 studies failed to meet the inclusion criteria and 70 articles were read in their entirety, so that as many as 11 publications were used as references. Microcontroller-based nipple stimulation offers an innovative solution that can improve the efficiency of labor while providing a better quality of health care.

Designing Health Interventions to Meet the Needs and Experiences of Minoritized Adolescents: #DoubleTap4Health.

Engagement in preventive health behaviors (PHBs; i.e., healthy eating, sleep, and physical activity) during adolescence is associated with reduced risks for chronic conditions, such as diabetes, in adulthood. Although several interventions seek to improve adolescents' engagement in health promoting behaviors, racial- and income-based disparities across PHBs persist and may be even more pronounced for adolescents with multiple minoritized identities (e.g., Black adolescents in low-income communities). Therefore, targeted interventions that better meet the needs of minoritized adolescents are critical. The design of such interventions should include: (1) adolescent involvement, (2) cultural tailoring, (3) developmental theory, and (4) consideration of the social determinants of health. This article describes how these elements have been successfully incorporated into adolescent preventive health interventions and used to design #DoubleTap4Health, a community-based social media health intervention for Black adolescents from a low-income community. The results of a feasibility pilot of #DoubleTap4Health suggest that (1) attention to these elements in the intervention design process is feasible and advantageous to ensuring that the intervention components are appropriate and well received by adolescents, and (2) the intervention demonstrated promise as adolescents showed improved engagement in PHBs and media literacy skills. Lessons learned and next steps for intervention development are discussed. Including the above four elements in the design of preventive health interventions for adolescents from minoritized communities is critical to promoting health equity.

Centering equity, diversity, and inclusion in youth digital mental health: findings from a research, policy, and practice knowledge exchange workshop.

Youth mental health service organizations continue to rapidly broaden their use of virtual care and digital mental health interventions as well as leverage artificial intelligence and other technologies to inform care decisions. However, many of these digital services have failed to alleviate persistent mental health disparities among equity-seeking populations and in some instances have exacerbated them. Transdisciplinary and intersectional knowledge exchange is greatly needed to address structural barriers to digital mental health engagement, develop and evaluate interventions with historically underserved communities, and ultimately promote more accessible, useful, and equitable care. To that end, the Digital, Inclusive, Virtual, and Equitable Research Training in Mental Health Platform (DIVERT), the Maritime Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR) SUPPORT (Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials) Unit and IWK Mental Health Program invited researchers, policymakers, interprofessional mental health practitioners, trainees, computer scientists, health system administrators, community leaders and youth advocates to participate in a knowledge exchange workshop. The workshop aimed to (a) highlight local research and innovation in youth-focused digital mental health services; (b) learn more about current policy and practice issues in inclusive digital mental health for youth in Canada, (c) participate in generating action recommendations to address challenges to inclusive, diverse and equitable digital mental health services, and (d) to synthesize cross-sector feedback to inform future training curriculum, policy, strategic planning and to stimulate new lines of patient-oriented research. Eleven challenge themes emerged related to white-colonial normativity, lack of cultural humility, inaccessibility and affordability of participating in the digital world, lack of youth and community involvement, risks of too much digital time in youth's lives, and lack of scientific evidence derived from equity-deserving communities. Nine action recommendations focused on diversifying research and development funding, policy and standards, youth and community led promotion, long-term trust-building and collaboration, and needing to callout and advocate against unsafe digital services and processes. Key policy, training and practice implications are discussed.

Association between school commuting and adolescent mental health: Insights from a longitudinal study amid the pandemic

This study investigates the relationship between transportation modes and adolescent mental health, employing a natural experiment design to longitudinally track Brazilian high-school students amid the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. We surveyed 213 students in the city of Curitiba during and after the COVID-19 lockdown period using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) combined with a socioeconomic questionnaire. To analyze changes in DASS between these two times we used the paired-sample T-test, exploring association with school commuting modes through binomial logistic regression models. The use of public transportation emerges as a significant factor associated with a threefold odds of increasing depression levels among students (OR = 3.08). This likelihood nearly quadrupled (OR = 3.81) when considering students living 5 km or more from school. These findings unveil public transportation and home-school distance as critical factors in the development of depression among adolescents. For example, individuals who commute via individual motorized transportation demonstrate a markedly lower likelihood of experiencing depression, pointing to broader societal and environmental factors such as family income and access to opportunities. Despite appearing contradictory to the commonly understood impacts of car use on mental health, this observation may unveil overlapping layers of spatial inequality and underscore the nuanced dynamics between transportation modes and adolescent mental well-being.

Capturing authentic academic ability: The role of mental health in youths’ academic lives

Capturing authentic academic ability: The role of mental health in youths’ academic lives

Understanding Community-Specific Health Behaviors to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes and Depression in Rural Adolescents: A Qualitative Study.

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and depression co-occur, and rates are on the rise in adolescents, disproportionately affecting teenagers in rural communities and those who identify as members of historically disadvantaged racial/ethnic groups. Addressing the promotion of health behaviors is important for prevention of these comorbid health concerns; however, disparities in their prevalence highlight that a healthy lifestyle is not equally accessible for all individuals. Thus, holistic and multi-level approaches that address structural inequities, leverage cultural and family assets, and are effectively integrated into the community are critically needed. This project is an initial phase of a broader community-academic collaboration that aims to address preventable chronic diseases and mental health in adolescents living in the rural Mountain West by tailoring an evidence-based health behavior and lifestyle intervention for these communities. Interviewers conducted semi-structured interviews with N = 19 individuals (n = 11 adolescents, 11-17years, n = 8 mothers) who lived in neighboring counties in the rural Mountain Western USA and had a family history of T2D. Interview schedules were developed by an interdisciplinary team, with community input, and covered topics such as food and staying active, stress, T2D risk, and community and culture. Using thematic analysis, data were reduced through coding, categorization, and development of themes. Data revealed three major themes: "Families Face Systemic Barriers to Health," "Family Routines Support Health," and "Connection is Crucial to Holistic Health." Findings reveal opportunities for addressing health inequities and developing effective, integrated T2D and depression prevention strategies within this specific community. They also potentially contain insights that may be applicable to others interested in adapting interventions for diverse groups.

Evaluation of beverage consumption patterns and oral health in Korean adolescents and young adults

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the beverage consumption patterns and analyze the relationship between the frequency of beverage consumption and oral health in Korean adolescents and young adults who consumed large amounts of sugar from beverages. Methods: Data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2021) were analyzed, and 2,787 individuals aged 12-29 years were selected as the study subjects. A complex sample general linear model was used to assess the associations of subject general characteristics and oral health with the frequency of beverage consumption. Results: Both adolescents and young adults frequently consumed carbonated beverages 2.04 and 2.12 times per week, respectively. The most commonly consumed volume per drink was 200 cc. In both groups, the lower the average number of times teeth were brushed daily, the higher was the frequency of fizzy drink consumption. When teeth were brushed less than once daily, the frequency of carbonated drink consumption was 2.63 in adolescents and 2.22 in young adults. Conclusions: This study highlights the need for oral health education of adolescents and young adults on diet and beverage intake. Additionally, information should be provided on oral diseases associated with beverage consumption, such as dental caries and erosion.

Adolescents’ impairment due to climate anxiety is associated with self-efficacy and behavioral engagement: a cross-sectional analysis in Quebec (Canada)

BackgroundThe current understanding of climate anxiety among adolescents is sparse. This study identifies the characteristics of adolescents living in Quebec (Canada) who experience impairments induced by climate anxiety, who have feelings of self-efficacy and who adopt pro-environment behaviors. It also characterizes the association between climate anxiety, feelings of self-efficacy, and environmental actions.MethodsWe used a cross-sectional design to analyze data from the COMPASS study on adolescent health. Participants (n = 45 362) from 113 schools in Quebec (Canada) answered questions about climate anxiety, self-efficacy, behavioral engagement, and several indicators of well-being. Data were analyzed using ordered logistic regressions adjusted for potential confounders (age, gender, school type, material deprivation, etc.).Results9% of adolescents reported that thinking about climate change made it difficult to sleep at least sometimes. 6% of adolescents reported that thinking about climate change interfered with their ability to get work or assignments done at least sometimes. Only 34% believed they could do something to address the problem, and 43% tried to reduce their behaviors that contribute to climate change at least sometimes. Adolescents who were boys or who were less anxious experienced less impairment and were less involved in the fight against climate change. Adolescents from less affluent families experienced more difficulty sleeping and interference with work but were not more engaged. Those with stronger school connectedness experienced less impairment and were more often involved in the fight against climate change. Adolescents who felt they could do something about climate change were more likely to try to reduce behaviors that contribute to climate change.ConclusionThe findings are useful to identify and support vulnerable groups that are more likely to experience impairment due to climate anxiety. The feeling of climate self-efficacy was not well developed among some groups of adolescents. Improving adolescents’ beliefs in their capacity to help address climate change may be a key strategy to promote pro-environmental actions. As the threat of climate change increases, it will be important to follow the evolution of climate anxiety and engagement among adolescents.

Factors related to oral health and subjective health among Korean adolescents: the 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS)

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate factors related to oral health and subjective health in Korean adolescents, a total of 51,850 people. Methods: Subjective health by general characteristics, subjective health by oral health characteristics, and subjective health by oral health symptoms were analyzed by a cross-analysis. Factors influencing subjective health were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Results: As a factor influencing subjective health, the number of times teeth were brushed 0.62 times lower (p<0.001) for 0 times, and 0.91 times lower (p<0.05) for 1-2 times. The risk was 1.33 times higher (p<0.001) if teeth were brushed before going to bed, and 1.10 times higher (p<0.05) if an intrdental brush was used, In cases where oral health education was not received, subjective health was 0.86 times lower (p<0.001). In cases where there was no pain subjective health was 1.44 times higher (p<0.001), gingival bleeding was 1.51 times higher (p<0.001), or malodor was 1.53 times higher (p<0.001). Conclusions: Based on the above results, the relationship between oral health and subjective health was confirmed, and it is thought that opportunities to develop preventive programs to promote youth health should be expanded.

Links Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Peer Relationships and Mental Health Outcomes in Western Australian Youth

Peer relationships are critical in the development of positive mental health during childhood and adolescence. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms can adversely affect the development of positive peer relationships, and thus, have significant long-term implications for mental health. This study explored the long-term relationships between ADHD symptoms, peer relationships and mental health in Western Australian adolescents. Participants were drawn from a sample of 1489 young people: n = 623 males with a mean age of 13.79 years (SD = 1.61) and n = 866 females, with a mean age of 14.29 years (SD = 1.51). Data were collected at three timepoints across three successive years, with different numbers of participants contributing data at each timepoint. Participants completed measures of ADHD symptoms and existing peer problems in the first year; five measures of peer relationships in the second year; and four measures of mental health in the third year. Multiple regression and path analyses were used to determine whether ADHD symptoms predicted scores on the peer relationship and mental health measures and whether peer relationships mediated links observed between ADHD symptoms and mental health. ADHD symptoms significantly predicted both long-term problematic peer relationships and long-term adverse mental health outcomes. Three peer relationship variables were significant mediators of relationships between ADHD symptoms and mental health: sense of belonging, friendships and perceived isolation. ADHD symptoms significantly predict poor peer relationships and adverse mental health outcomes in Western Australian youth, regardless of whether a formal diagnosis has been assigned. Early interventions for young people with ADHD symptoms are needed for such individuals to enjoy positive mental health in their adult years.

The critical need for child and youth perceptions of active living in India: capturing context complexity in rural and urban regions.

The physical inactivity pandemic not only has a negative impact on the physical and mental health of children and youth, but it is also a key contributor to the non-communicable disease (NCD) burden, particularly among low- and middle-income countries. The widespread effects of climate change, ranging from extreme weather events to worsening air quality, are exacerbating the physical inactivity pandemic, highlighting the need to undertake holistic interventions to address environmental barriers while promoting physical activity. Despite the potential benefits of active school transportation (AST) on physical activity and the environment, no study has examined the intersection between perceptions of AST, environmental perceptions, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among children and youth in India from a child and youth perspective. As a part of this cross-sectional, observational study, digital survey links were administered to 1,042 children and youth aged 5 to 17 (50.3% boys; 49.7% girls). Participants were recruited from 41 schools across 28 rural and urban regions in India. Children and youth provided information on various sociodemographic factors, perceptions of crime and air pollution, and peer support factors. MVPA data were collected using an adapted version of the IPAQ short-form questionnaire. The overall sample was stratified by age, gender, and location, resulting in a total of seven multiple linear regression models to assess the association between AST and MVPA. Children and youth who engaged in AST were associated with higher MVPA than those who did not engage in AST (β=18.020, 95% CI [5.890 to 30.149], p=0.004), after adjusting for age, gender, and location. In contrast, perceptions of high crime in the neighbourhood (β=-21.921, CI [-36.195 to -7.647], p=0.003) and perceptions of air pollution (β=-12.472, CI [-23.797 to -1.147], p=0.031) were associated with lower MVPA. Moreover, having active friends was associated with higher MVPA (β=32.391, CI [9.264 to 55.518], p=0.006) than not having active friends. AST was significantly associated with higher MVPA in the boys, rural, and aged 13 to 17 models; however, this association was not statistically significant in the girls, urban, and aged 5 to 12 models. These findings highlight that promoting AST can potentially promote MVPA and contribute to mitigating the NCD burden among children and youth in India. Future policies and interventions should prioritize initiatives that promote AST, considering diverse sociodemographic factors, and addressing environmental challenges such as perceptions of crime and air pollution.

Examining the impact of health insurance and socioeconomic factors on children’s hospitalization in Indonesia: an empirical analysis

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of different types of healthcare and insurance on the health of Indonesian youth. The study employs logistic regression, a statistical method used to analyze relationships between variables and predict outcomes. Data were collected through an Indonesia’s National Socio-Economic Survey, which gathers information from individuals within a household. The findings reveal that Indonesia’s National Health Insurance (with or without subsidies) reduces the likelihood of children being hospitalized. Families enrolled in the program, often from low- to middle-income backgrounds with limited access to healthcare, benefit significantly from this initiative, which provides affordable and essential health services. This program allows these families to access healthcare that would otherwise be unaffordable. However, private and employer-sponsored insurance did not reduce hospitalization rates, likely because families in these plans already benefit from better overall health, nutrition and access to health-promoting activities. In contrast, children without insurance are more likely to be hospitalized due to their location and economic and financial constraints. Other determinant factors affecting children’s health included age, sex, parent’s education, smoking behavior and house location. The results showed that older children were generally healthier, children of well-educated and non-smoking parents were less likely to be hospitalized and those living in urban areas had a higher likelihood of hospitalization than those in rural areas. This study highlights the importance of expanding access to health insurance and promoting parental education and non-smoking behavior to improve children’s overall health. Failing to address these issues could create challenges for the future, given that the current young generation will eventually become the nation’s leaders.

Building An Android-Based Application For Teenage Women's Reproductive Health Education

Background: Improper nutritional intake during adolescence can cause health problems, such as: impaired physical growth, increased risk of iron deficiency (Iron Deficiency Anemia), decreased intellectual capacity, impaired bone health, impaired sexual organ function, impaired concentration and performance at school, eating disorders and obesity, as well as malnutrition, but teenagers' knowledge about nutrition is very limited. Teenagers easily adapt to digital literacy. Providing digital interventions can have a positive impact on various aspects of health so that efforts to empower teenagers through increasing health promotion and early detection of adolescent health problems digitally are growing rapidly. Aim: The aim of this research is to explore the needs of young women for Android-based nutritional and reproductive health educational applications. Method: The qualitative research method is in-depth interviews via the Zoom application, WhatsApp video call, or WhatsApp voice call. Result: The results of qualitative research show that young women prefer educational media that is easy and fast in providing health information so that educational efforts via smartphones, namely Android-based applications, are an effective solution in providing precise and accurate information about nutritional intake and reproductive health. Keywords: Reproductive Health, Young Women, Application

Exploring the Potential of Multiple Intelligences as an Effort to Improve Adolescent Health Holistically

The community services aim to identify multiple intelligences to optimize adolescent health holistically. Methods of implementation with surveys and education. The survey was conducted with multiple intelligence cards filled out by adolescents to obtain multiple intelligence data. Adolescents circled the answers according to the statements on the multiple intelligence cards that fit their circumstances. Score 1 if very inappropriate, score 2 if not very appropriate, score 3 if appropriate, and score 4 if very appropriate to the adolescent. Analysis using descriptive methods. This community service activity was carried out from April to June 2023. The location of the activity was a private junior high school in Ciparay District, Bandung Regency, West Java. The target of the activity was junior high school teenagers. The number of participants was 149 teenagers. The community services results show that the first and second highest rank is interpersonal intelligence. The third rank is kinesthetic intelligence. The conclusion is that most students have interpersonal intelligence. The school should map students according to their needs so it can optimize their potential to increase adolescent health holistically.

A Study on the Influencing Factors of New Media Short Video Platforms on Adolescent Mental Health

With the rapid development of the Internet and mobile technology, new media short video platforms have rapidly become popular around the world and have become an important part of adolescents ‘s daily lives. Short video platforms are popular among adolescent for their rich content and strong interactivity. However, the popularity of short video platforms also brings potential impacts on the mental health of adolescents. This study aims to discuss the specific influencing factors of new media short video platforms on adolescents’ mental health. It uses a combination of questionnaire surveys and literature searches to study factors such as the frequency of adolescents’ short video use, content preferences, and interactive behaviors The results of this study show that new media short video platforms have a multi-faceted negative impact on the mental health of adolescents, mainly manifested in increased psychological stress, decreased sleep quality, and decreased academic performance. The research further concluded that when adolescents overuse short video platforms, their academic and social pressures increase significantly. In response to this type of problem, it is recommended that parents and educators provide more guidance, use short video platforms reasonably, and create a healthy online environment.

Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: Current Situation, Challenges and Solutions

This paper explores the mental health issues faced by 10-19-year-olds globally, which remain primarily under-recognized and under-treated. Although depression and anxiety in adolescents cannot be solved quickly, long-term improvements can be achieved. Long-term solutions to the adolescent mental health crisis need to include intergenerational shifts, social reform, medical advances, and public health engagement. The article analyzes the impact of family dynamics, social pressures, technological influences, and external crises on adolescent mental health. It makes policy recommendations, including raising awareness of depression and anxiety symptoms among guardians, establishing robust mental health services, training professional health care providers, and enforcing stricter regulation of cyberspace. And encourage young people to reduce stress through sports, hobbies and social activities. Overall, the paper argues for a policy framework that combines administrative and emotional care to protect young people’s mental health and enable them to reach their full potential.

Fifteen years of training courses and implementation of child and adolescent psychiatry in Jimma, South-West Ethiopia: a single site case study

In Ethiopia, as in many other low-and middle-income countries, health professionals, particularly mental health workers, are scarce. The purpose of this case study is to describe the process of establishing training child psychiatry and capacity building to implement clinical care for child and adolescent mental health. We present a case study on training of child and adolescent psychiatry embedded within the master’s degree program in integrated clinical and community mental health at the department of psychiatry in Jimma University, Ethiopia. This program is jointly developed in collaboration between Jimma University and Ludwig-Maximilian-University, Germany. The core elements of the training were to train mental state description, making decisions on possible disorders, perform occupational activities, and design psychosocial interventions. The WHOmhGAP guide is considered as appropriate knowledgebase for our teaching program. Each course was evaluated bidirectional with multiple methods. From 2010 to 2024, twelve trainings were organized. We structured the program in three phases. The initial phase (2010–2014) was to establish collaboration with guest lecturers and to develop, implement, and evaluate the training. The second phase (2015–2019) changed to mentorship and transition from guest lecturers to local trainers and included a refresher course. Phase three (2020–2024) was independent work. An outpatient clinical service for children was implemented by the lead author and now is running at Jimma University. The implementation of the training took place in small steps. A long-term commitment of local and guest lecturers enabled to develop culturally appropriate solutions for the local context. A similar approach can be applied to effectively start and expand child and adolescent mental health care in other resource limited settings.

Prevalence of symptomatic dry eye and influencing factors among Chinese adolescents: A cross-sectional study.

Comprehensive research on the impact of various types of refractive errors (RE) and anisometropia on dry eye disease is still lacking. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence rates and potential lifestyle factors related to symptomatic dry eye (SDE) among adolescents in eastern China. A cross-sectional study was performed in 2023, and a stratified cluster sampling technique was used among adolescents in Nantong, China. Demographic information, including sex, age and BMI, were collected. All participants underwent optometric tests, while Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and self-designed questionnaires were administered. Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess associations between SDE and related parameters, and various types of RE and anisometropia were also included in the study. A total of 1,518 participants were enrolled in the study, and the overall prevalence of SDE was 20.3% among adolescents in Nantong, China. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that high myopia (aOR = 3.42, 95% CI = 1.60-3.36, p = 0.025), frequent use of eye drops (aOR = 2.31, 95% CI = 1.60-3.36, p<0.001), a history of allergic conjunctivitis (aOR = 1.93, 95% CI = 1.09-3.34, p = 0.025), and frequent blinking (aOR = 3.23, 95% CI = 2.31-4.53, p<0.001) were identified as risk factors for SDE. Conversely, male gender (aOR: 0.76, 95% CI: 0.58-0.99, p = 0.043), increased sleep time (6-7 h: aOR = 0.64, 95% CI = 0.46-0.89, p = 0.009; 7-8 h: aOR = 0.64, 95% CI = 0.43-0.95, p = 0.026; >8 h: aOR = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.23-0.82, p = 0.010), and timely intervention when vision decline occurred were protective factors against SDE (aOR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.43-0.85, p = 0.004). High myopia was found to be independently associated with an increased risk of SDE., while hyperopia, astigmatism, and anisometropia were not independent risk factors for SDE. The identified risk and protective factors may help provide valuable insights for future research and interventions aimed at improving ocular health in adolescents.

Effectiveness of The Culture-Based Anti-Stunting Education Package on Family Behavioral Changes in Stunting Prevention

Stunting remains a pressing global health concern, as evidenced by the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia. The Pasuruan Regency Government continues its efforts to reduce the stunting rate. Coastal areas are characterized by a relatively high incidence of stunting, which stands at 22.8%. The urgency of this research lies in the need for a change in family behavior toward stunting prevention through education optimalization in coastal areas. Stunting prevention education within the family can be summarized into the "Anti-Stunting Education Package", consisting of education on nutritious maternal food intake starting from 1000 days before childbirth, exclusive breastfeeding, adolescent health, and access to clean water. This research aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of anti-stunting education package in changing family behavior to prevent stunting in coastal areas. This was pre-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design approach. The research is conducted in coastal areas with a sample size of 30 stunting families selected through purposive sampling. The results of the research indicate that the Anti-Stunting Education Package is highly effective in improving knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral changes among mothers in supporting stunting prevention in coastal areas. This study falls under TKT 3, which demonstrates the analytical concept and experimental functions, providing stunting education through booklets with a focus on local culture to prevent stunting in coastal areas. The outcomes of this research serve as an innovation and technological development for maritime community well-being.

Study on the Emergence and Intervention of Mental Health Problems among Chinese Adolescents

The mental health of Chinese adolescents has received widespread attention due to the rising rate of adolescent suicide. Although previous studies have focused on the causal analysis of such problems, there is still room for further improvement. This study examines the impact of mental health problems from four distinct perspectives in Chinese society. Specifically, cognitive, psychological, behavioral, and physical effects. Then, this study analyzes the causality of mental health problems from three different aspects of adolescents’ daily lives: school-related causality, family-related causality, and peer-related causality. On this basis, the paper makes the following recommendations: Students can develop time management and self-control skills to reduce stress in a high-pressure educational system. Parents and peers can provide emotional support and counseling to help students experiencing emotional distress. Parents, in particular, can aim to create a harmonious family environment to ensure the mental well-being of adolescents Schools can create a harmonious school environment and build healthy peer relationships to prevent bullying behavior.