Urban Area Adolescents' Mental Health and Well-Being after COVID: A Quantitative Study

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted adolescents’ lives, particularly in urban areas where lockdowns, school closures, and social isolation became the norm. This study investigates the post-COVID mental health and well-being of adolescents in Kapasan, Rajasthan, using a quantitative approach. A sample of 100 adolescents aged 13–19 years was selected, and two standardized tools—the General Well-Being Scale (V.L. Chouhan & Ravi Kirti Didwania) and the Mental Health Checklist (Dr. Pramod Kumar)—were employed to assess psychological outcomes. The study reveals significant challenges faced by adolescents in terms of emotional instability, anxiety, low self-worth, and poor life satisfaction. Statistical analysis shows a strong negative correlation between mental health symptoms and well-being, indicating that adolescents with more mental health issues reported lower well-being scores. Gender differences and the role of familial and academic support were also observed. The results highlight the need for adolescent-focused mental health interventions, especially in small urban towns like Kapasan. The findings contribute to post-pandemic recovery research and emphasize integrating mental health services within schools and communities.