Adolescent mental health and social inequality in the aftermath of COVID-19 in Bogotá, Colombia: a qualitative study using a critical ecological model

In urban settings marked by social inequality, supportive environments within families, schools, communities, and institutions are essential. Engaging with adolescents' perspectives highlights both their needs and their capacities to navigate challenges and support mental health across different contexts. Structural strategies are required to confront social inequalities and promote both individual and collective actions to support adolescent mental health, particularly in post-pandemic contexts.