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Mental health risk among children during COVID-19 lockdown

Marium Asif1, Irfan Ullah2, Usha Kumari1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing : Official Publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
|November 1, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted children's psychological health. Early identification and intervention strategies are crucial for mitigating long-term mental health (MH) consequences in children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant global psychological distress.
  • Children represent a particularly vulnerable population to mental health challenges during crises.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence and risk factors of mental health symptoms in children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To discuss strategies for identifying and understanding deteriorating child mental health (MH).
  • To emphasize the need for collaborative interventions between parents and schools.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and discussion of existing literature and data.
  • It synthesizes information on the psychological impact of the pandemic on children.
  • Focuses on risk factors and identification strategies for mental health issues.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic has led to a detrimental impact on children's psychological health globally.
  • Specific symptoms and associated risk factors require careful monitoring.
  • Lockdown periods pose unique challenges to children's mental well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive and collaborative strategies involving parents and schools are essential.
  • Early identification and intervention are critical to prevent long-term negative mental health (MH) consequences in children.
  • Addressing children's mental health during pandemics is a public health priority.

Keywords:
COVID-19child healthchildrencoronavirusmental health

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