Giannakopoulos G, Mylona S, Zisimopoulou A, et al. - Researchers investigated adolescent psychiatric inpatients for their perceptions, emotional reactions and necessities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic via performing individual in-depth interviews. Almost all adolescents focused on details concerning the nature of coronavirus and on existing crisis management practices. Predominantly negative changes due to the quarantine state were identified by almost all patients; these included restrictions on both social life and personal freedom as well as excessive contact with family members during home isolation. As far as their emotions were concerned, anxiety about self-harm and harming their loved ones, as well as mood swings within the family nucleus, were acknowledged by the adolescents; manifestation of anxiety about the unknown and the management of the pandemic in other countries, was also evident. Constructive strategies for coping with challenging emotions included avoidance of thought rumination concerning the coronavirus and its consequences, positive thinking and looking towards the future. Additionally, a pivotal role seemed to be played by a sense of belongingness in the adolescents' coping strategies. During the interviews, another quite noteworthy point emerged was trust in the authorities and the community. Finally, receipt of balanced health messaging coupled with balanced thinking within the social and family environment appeared beneficial for adolescents.