3.78 Coping Strategies, Stress Responses, and Internalizing Symptoms in a Clinical Sample Youth Aged 13-19 During COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak represented a major public health crisis that affected the lives and well-being of the general population. Studies have demonstrated a general increase in youth mental health problems worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowledge is warranted on how to prevent deterioration of mental health in youth during widespread health crises and pandemics. Examining stress, coping, and internalizing symptoms in a clinical sample of youth during COVID-19 may contribute to this aim.