Debate: Promoting capabilities for young people's agency in the COVID-19 outbreak.
Child Adolesc Ment Health
; 25(3): 187-188, 2020 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-714026
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a pervasive effect on young people's mental health and well-being, giving rise to feelings of deep uncertainty and lack of control. Inspired by Amartya Sen's capabilities framework, we argue that building capacity and creating opportunities for community and civic engagement during this time will help young people gain agency and well-being. We highlight two key areas for participatory engagement coproduction of research, and peer-led interventions. Providing capabilities for young people's agency not only builds personal resilience, but also strengthens the quality of our research, interventions and overall response to the global health crisis.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Mental Health
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Psychology, Adolescent
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Coronavirus Infections
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Uncertainty
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Resilience, Psychological
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Pandemics
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Child Adolesc Ment Health
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Camh.12409
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