Perceived loneliness and mental health problem among adolescence in selected school, Kelambakkam, Chengelpet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Loneliness always reminds us of the pain and warns a person to become isolated. Loneliness is the absence of urgent social relations and lack of love and affection in current social relationships. Loneliness is one of the main indicators of disturbance in social well-being. Globally, it is estimated that 1 in 7 about a 14% of 10–19 years old age group experience mental health conditions, still these remain largely unrecognized and untreated. The most common mental illnesses in adolescents are anxiety, mood, attention, and behaviour disorders. Suicide is the second leading cause of death. Aim of the study is to Assess Perceived loneliness and mental health problems among adolescents. A quantitative descriptive research design and cross-sectional survey approach was adapted and 70 adolescents were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Self-administered questionnaire consists of demographic variables, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) loneliness scale version 3 and Global Mental Health Assessment (GMHA)was used to assess the loneliness and mental health problems among adolescents. Result: Findings revealed a significant portion of the adolescents reported perceived loneliness above the mean level (67%). Gender differences were evident, with females experiencing higher levels of loneliness compared to males. The majority of adolescents experienced moderate levels of mental health problems, with common issues being worries, anxiety, and depressed mood. A moderate positive correlation(r=0.52) between perceived loneliness and mental health problems, indicating that higher levels of loneliness are associated with greater mental health issues among adolescents. The study contributes valuable insights into the interplay between perceived loneliness and mental health among adolescents. The findings underscore the need for multifaceted interventions that consider both individual and environmental factors influencing adolescent well-being. addressing perceived loneliness and mental health problems in adolescents requires comprehensive approaches that integrate psychological, social, and environmental considerations. If perceived loneliness and mental health problems are not identified in adolescents, several adverse outcomes may occur.