Asociación entre el Entorno Educativo con la Ansiedad y Depresión en Adolescentes Estudiantes de 12 a 18 años de la Ciudad de Ambato: Estudio de Caso

The educational environment in adolescent mental health in Ambato is not only pertinent but necessary. This is an issue of educational, social, and health concern that compromises the comprehensive well-being and future development of a key generation. The objective of this article is to analyze the influence of the school environment on the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents from educational institutions in Ambato treated at the Ambato General Teaching Hospital. This study adopts a qualitative approach of descriptive documentary review, aiming to explore in depth the ethnic and sociodemographic factors, pharmacological requirements, and the relationship between symptoms of depression or anxiety and the educational environment in adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age treated at the Ambato General Teaching Hospital. In conclusion, it is determined that of a total of 634 adolescents treated between January and June 2025, 107 present symptoms of depression and anxiety and of these, 89 are related to the educational environment, demonstrating the high prevalence of depression and anxiety in adolescents due to various factors related to the educational environment.