Child Resilience in a Global Pandemic

ABSTRACT

Psychologists caution that the COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate already existing mental health challenges -- warning that we may see more depression and anxiety in children due to fears about their health and that of their families, exposure to negative messages from the media, social isolation, and family financial issues due to economic recession. In light of the challenges, this article seeks to answer the following question How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted young children within social resilience frameworks, and what developmentally appropriate strategies can educators undertake to support the whole child as school systems continue to adapt?