Development will (try to) find its way: a qualitative study of Chilean adolescent mental health during and after lockdown

This article presents a qualitative study exploring the mental health experiences of Chilean adolescents during the lockdown and school closures, as well as their return to on-site education; and identifying elements within the family, school, and social environments that either supported or hindered their adaptation. For this aim, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 adolescents and 16 school staff members from an urban area in Chile.