Why did we do this research?We wanted to learn how young people with disabling mental health conditions were doing, especially as they dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study had 2 phases (learn more here).
This second phase is a longitudinal qualitative research study to understand these youths’ lived experiences of disrupted milestones, the impact of these disruptions, and their resiliency. |
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What questions did we propose to answer?
For the longitudinal qualitative interviews
- How do young people with mental health conditions experience disrupted milestones & how does this change over time?
- What changes in health, well-being, & mental health do they describe with their disrupted milestones?
- What personal agency, strengths, & coping strategies are they using to get their lives back on-track & how do these change over time?
Who is running the study?This study is a collaboration with the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research at the UMass Chan Medical School.
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Who participated?20 young adults with serious mental health conditions participated in the qualitative interviews.
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What has the study found?
What if I need help?
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We understand that this continues to be a difficult time for many people. If you would like someone to talk with, all U.S. states offer Warm Lines operated by trained staff.
Find a warm line. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call or text 988 for help 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. For Spanish, text “Ayuda” to 988. |