| Sumario: | Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic profile and factors associated with the occurrence of mental disorders among adolescents in a vocational-technical high school. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional study conducted with 160 high school students in June 2023. An online questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic characteristics, mental health aspects, and the Self-Reporting Questionnaire. The data obtained were submitted to descriptive and inferential analysis. Results: Factors that increase the likelihood of mental disorders among adolescents were identified, namely: female sex (4.30 times more likely); non-heterosexual orientation (3.72 times more likely); attending the final years of high school (2.05 times more likely compared to those attending the 1st year); having someone in the family with a mental disorder (2.40 times more likely); and having a family member with anxiety (4.50 times more likely). Conclusion: A greater predisposition among adolescents to develop mental disorders was observed, pointing to the need for monitoring by educators and health professionals, with a view to prevention and the promotion of mental health.
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