Adolescents between Pandemic and War. Sociological Perspective on Emotional Vulnerabilities Reflected from a Specialists' View

This study aimed to provide as complete as possible a picture of adolescents' experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic and post-pandemic period marked by the outbreak of the war in Ukranie, highlighting the cumulative impact of these crises on their psychological balance. The study used an exploratory qualitative methodology that allowed us to create an overall perspective on the experiences and the impact of these crises on adolescents, as well as the medium and long-term effects at a psychological and social level. The qualitative approach used the interview technique to outline the perspective of some specialists who interacted with young people experiencing various types of anxiety-depressive disorders from the beginning of Covid-19 pandemic to now. The data analysis revealed an increase in symptoms of anxiety, stress, social isolation, and identity disorientation among adolescents, particularly among those with little access to family or community support. The findings of the study highlight the need for multidisciplinary interventions and the strengthening of psychosocial support networks in school, family and community, in order to protect the mental health of adolescents in crisis contexts.