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Cognition and Mental Health in Pediatric Patients Following COVID-19

Hadar Avittan1, Dmitrijs Kustovs2

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Riga Stradiņš University, Dzirciema Street 16, LV 1007 Riga, Latvia.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|March 29, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Long COVID in children can cause lasting cognitive issues like memory loss and difficulty concentrating. Understanding these effects on the nervous system is crucial for pediatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • The global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has led to various acute and long-term health issues.
  • Long COVID, or post-COVID-19 conditions, can manifest with persistent symptoms affecting multiple organ systems.
  • Cognitive impairment is a recognized complication of COVID-19, with growing concern for its impact on children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a narrative review of existing literature on long COVID syndrome in children.
  • To specifically focus on summarizing current knowledge regarding cognitive symptoms in pediatric long COVID.
  • To identify the primary neurocognitive deficits and contributing factors in affected children.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed across three major databases: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science.
  • Key search terms included "post COVID-19 cognitive pediatric", "long COVID pediatric", "mental health long COVID children", and "COVID-19 cognitive symptoms".
  • A total of 102 relevant studies were included in this narrative review.

Main Results:

  • The review identified memory and concentration deficits as primary long-term cognitive symptoms in children post-COVID-19.
  • Sleep disturbances and psychiatric conditions, including anxiety and stress, were also frequently reported.
  • Both direct viral effects and indirect psychological, behavioral, and social factors contribute to cognitive impairment.

Conclusions:

  • Neurocognitive symptoms are prevalent in children experiencing long COVID.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of nervous system involvement is essential for addressing pediatric long COVID.
  • Multifaceted factors, beyond direct viral impact, necessitate comprehensive management strategies for cognitive deficits in children.

Keywords:
childrencognitive symptomsdeliriuminsomnialong COVIDmental health

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