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Dr. Loades and Prof. Reynolds Reply.

Maria Elizabeth Loades1, Shirley Reynolds2

  • 1University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, and the University of Bristol, United Kingdom.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|September 5, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Loneliness in children and adolescents is linked to greater depression and anxiety. The COVID-19 pandemic may increase social phobia and other mental health issues as schools reopen.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • A rapid systematic review identified links between loneliness and increased depression and anxiety in children and adolescents.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for vulnerable youth, particularly those with pre-existing conditions.

Discussion:

  • Children and adolescents with social phobia require special consideration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The pandemic may trigger new social anxieties in children and adolescents as schools reopen.
  • A rise in mental health symptoms, including social phobia, is anticipated as students return to school.

Key Insights:

  • Loneliness is a significant risk factor for depression and anxiety in young people.
  • Social phobia warrants focused attention in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Returning to school post-pandemic may exacerbate social anxieties and other mental health concerns.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research is needed to understand the long-term mental health impacts of the pandemic on children and adolescents.
    • Interventions should be developed to address loneliness, social anxiety, and other mental health challenges in youth.
    • Schools play a critical role in identifying and supporting students experiencing mental health difficulties.