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Lower exposure to pandemic-related stressors is associated with better mental health among adolescents and young adults, and emergency cash transfers may mitigate declines in well-being during crises. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The aim is to understand how pandemic-related factors affected the mental health of youth and the protective role of cash transfers.

February 19, 2026Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry0 citationsOpen Access

Mental Health and Well-being of Adolescents and Young Adults from Pre- to COVID-19: the impact of pandemic-related risk factors and the protective role of a cash transfer program

FSFrancisco Gildemir Ferreira Da Silva RDRodolfo Furlan DamianoInstitut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique LHLetícia Müller HaasUniversidade Federal de São Paulo

Key Points

The aim is to understand how pandemic-related factors affected the mental health of youth and the protective role of cash transfers.
Analyzed mental health outcomes across pre- and during COVID-19 periods.
Examined the impact of emergency cash transfers on well-being.
Evaluated exposure to pandemic-related stressors.
Lower exposure to pandemic stressors linked to better mental health outcomes.
Cash transfers likely reduced declines in youth well-being during the pandemic.

Abstract

Lower exposure to pandemic-related stressors was associated with better mental health. Emergency cash transfers may have mitigated declines in well-being, highlighting their relevance for supporting youth during crises.

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