Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación, Santiago, Chile.
Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Front Public Health. 2024 Mar 12;12:1297402. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1297402. eCollection 2024.
Mental health is a crucial issue in Chile and worldwide, gaining even more relevance following social events in Chile in 2019, including the sociopolitical crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. In Chile, over 20% of adolescents experience mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and stress, with many going untreated due to limited access or the stigma associated with these issues. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this situation, with a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression. The university population is particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the unique pressures of the academic environment, including increased academic demands and the acquisition of university-related behaviors that can negatively impact physical and mental health, with notable gender differences. Effectively addressing these issues is essential for ensuring the emotional and psychological well-being of university students. Specific policies and programs are needed to address the mental health needs of university adolescents and ensure that they have access to mental health services required to navigate the challenges of daily life. A methodology reflective of the essayistic approach guides this exploration, which is characterized by critical reflection and structured argumentation.
心理健康是智利乃至全球的一个重要问题，尤其是在 2019 年智利发生社会事件后，包括社会政治危机和 COVID-19 大流行，这一问题更加凸显。在智利，超过 20%的青少年存在心理健康问题，如焦虑、抑郁和压力，由于获取途径有限或与这些问题相关的污名化，许多人得不到治疗。COVID-19 大流行使这种情况恶化，焦虑和抑郁的患病率增加了 25%。大学生群体尤其容易受到心理健康挑战的影响，因为他们面临着学术环境的独特压力，包括学术要求的增加以及与大学相关的行为的获得，这些行为可能对身心健康产生负面影响，而且存在明显的性别差异。有效解决这些问题对于确保大学生的情绪和心理健康至关重要。需要制定具体的政策和方案来满足大学生青少年的心理健康需求，并确保他们能够获得所需的心理健康服务，以应对日常生活中的挑战。本研究采用散文式方法，以批判性反思和结构化论证为特点。
