“Am I different?” Coping and mental health among teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A qualitative study

•Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis face multiple stressors.•Idiopathic scoliosis significantly affects adolescents' mental health.•Coping plays an important role between stressors and mental health.•Healthcare providers should gain a deeper understanding to enhance holistic care.•Research should prioritize coping-based interventions to promote mental health.