HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IMPACTED SCREENINGS FOR DEPRESSION AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS FOR ADOLESCENT POPULATIONS IN CENTRAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.
- Garcia M. [1] ,
- Miller R. [1] ,
- Rivera D. [1] ,
- Seo D. [1] ,
- Tueno-Scott J. [1] and
- Perryment G. [1]
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significant mental health challenges faced by adolescents in regions with low socioeconomic status such as the Central Valley, CA. Measures like school closures and social distancing disrupt vital peer interactions. Given the limited research in the Central Valley, our study seeks to fill this gap by examining data from Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) throughout the region. Our project aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on depression screening results at three different time periods; Pre-COVID, COVID, and Post-COVID. By raising awareness of this plight of vulnerable adolescents in the Central Valley, our research aims to supplement interventions and enhance community health outcomes.
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- California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine