Date

4-7-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Struggles with depression are prominent among the population of incarcerated individuals. After COVID-19, the impacts of depression became more profound among incarcerated youth. For youth with previous diagnoses, the impacts of depression were more severe. To better understand the scope of the issue, this literature review examines how the field currently understands COVID-19’s impact on the depression of incarcerated youth. Findings suggest that factors such as isolation, physiological social stressors, and prior mental health diagnosis contribute to depression among incarcerated youth. Implications for mental health prevention and treatment for incarcerated youth will be discussed.

Department

Social Work

Thesis Committee

Dr. Margarida Roga, Thesis Advisor
Dr. Jibril Solomon, Committee Member
Dr. Hannah Stohry, Committee Member

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Social Work Commons

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