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Review
. 2020 May;36(COVID19-S4):S67-S72.
doi: 10.12669/pjms.36.COVID19-S4.2759.

Mental health considerations for children & adolescents in COVID-19 Pandemic

Nazish Imran  1 , Muhammad Zeshan  2 , Zainab Pervaiz  3
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Review

Mental health considerations for children & adolescents in COVID-19 Pandemic

Nazish Imran et al. Pak J Med Sci. 2020 May.

Abstract

Children are not indifferent to the significant psychological impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They experience fears, uncertainties, substantial changes to their routines, physical and social isolation alongside high level of parental stress. Understanding their emotions and responses is essential to properly address their needs during this pandemic. In this article, we highlight children's vulnerability, provide an overview of common symptoms of distress in different age groups, and summarize the interventions and resources available to promote child mental health and wellbeing during these challenging times. We advocate that prioritizing mental health including child & adolescent mental health is an essential component of any universal, community led response to COVID-19 Pandemic.

Keywords: Adolescents; COVID-19; Children; Corona virus; Mental health; Pandemic.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: The authors confirm that no conflict of interest exists with regard to this current work.

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