CONTRIBUIÇÃO DA CONSULTA DE ENFERMAGEM NA IDENTIFICAÇÃO PRECOCE DE SINTOMAS DE ANSIEDADE EM ADOLESCENTES

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.27324120210

• Palavras-chave: Ansiedade, Sintomas, Desafios, Saúde Mental, Consulta, Enfermagem.

• Keywords: Anxiety, Symptoms, Challenges, Mental Health, Consultation, Nursing.

• Abstract: Anxiety is the body's natural response to situations of stress, danger or uncertainty. Objective: To investigate in the literature how nursing consultations contribute to the process of early identification of anxiety symptoms in adolescents. Materials and Methods: The theoretical content research involved a careful review of scientific literature, using academic databases and selecting studies published between 2013 and 2022. Results: The results of this study highlighted the importance of nursing consultation in the early identification of symptoms of anxiety in adolescents. Barriers and challenges faced by nurses in this process were identified, mainly in professional training, including adolescents' reluctance to report their symptoms and cultural and social influences on the expression of anxiety. Conclusion: In short, nurses play a crucial role in identifying and caring for anxiety symptoms in adolescents. The nursing consultation offers a conducive environment for the expression of concerns and timely interventions, promoting the mental health of young people. The integration of family, primary care and school is essential for the emotional well-being of adolescents and the need for training for professionals.