SAÚDE MENTAL NA ADOLESCÊNCIA E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES NO PROCESSO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA SUA IDENTIDADE

Abstract

Mental health in adolescence is a topic of enormous relevance due to the relationship between health itself and the formation of adolescents' identities, taking into account emotional, family, school, and social aspects. It is extremely necessary to have continuous and effective monitoring in pursuit of health and disease prevention for these young people. The objective of this research is to identify possible emotional conflicts caused during the construction of adolescents' identity, seeking to understand how these emotional and psychological difficulties faced by these young people influence the formation of their self-image and perception of themselves. The methodology used was a literature review, that is, an analysis of academic works on the proposed topic, such as books, theses, dissertations, and articles available in virtual libraries, such as Scielo, Google Scholar, the Virtual Health Library (VHL), and the CAPES Portal. It was identified that, according to the articles used as the basis for the research, adolescence is a time of intense physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, which increase vulnerability to disorders such as anxiety and depression. Therefore, based on the analysis, it is possible to verify that the family plays a very important role, which can be favorable or unfavorable, since when the family acts as a protective factor by offering dialogue, understanding, love, and support, it is favorable, and in cases where there is neglect and conflict, it is unfavorable. Furthermore, it was also possible to verify that schools and social networks have a favorable relevance when they foster socialization and self-knowledge, and an unfavorable relevance when they give rise to feelings of exclusion, low self-esteem, or identity instability. That said, it is undeniable that mental health needs to be analyzed in an integrated manner, taking into account the interaction between different contexts and possibilities, always valuing environments that promote acceptance, through family support and the application of public and school policies.