Children and Adolescent Mental Health in a Time of COVID-19: A Forgotten Priority.
Ann Glob Health
; 87(1): 57, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1305870
ABSTRACT
Globally, 10-20% of children and adolescents experience mental health conditions, but most of them do not receive the appropriate care when it is needed. The COVID-19 deaths and prevention measures, such as the lockdowns, economic downturns, and school closures, have affected many communities physically, mentally, and economically and significantly impacted the already-neglected children and adolescents' mental health. As a result, evidence has shown that many children and adolescents are experiencing psychological effects such as depression and anxiety without adequate support. The consequences of not addressing the mental health conditions in children and adolescents extend through adulthood and restrict them from reaching their full potential. The effects of COVID-19 on children and adolescents' mental health highlight the urgent need for multisectoral home-grown solutions to provide early diagnosis and treatment and educate caregivers on home-based interventions and community outreach initiatives to address children and adolescents' mental health challenges during this pandemic and beyond.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quarantine
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Community Mental Health Services
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Early Medical Intervention
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COVID-19
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Mental Disorders
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Glob Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Aogh.3330
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