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Purpose:
To investigate and discuss the mental health status of left-behind children in Anhui Province, China, before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and analyze its influencing factors.
Methods:
A total of 82 left-behind children studying in grades 4 to 6 in Anhui Province, China were investigated by using the Symptom Check List-90 (SCL-90), Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) and Self-Esteem Scale (SES). Differences in the mental health status, perceived social support, and self-esteem of left-behind children before and after the COVID-19 pandemic were analyzed…
Abstract
Background
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound impact on the health and development of children worldwide. There is limited evidence on the impact of COVID-19 and its related school closures and disease-containment measures on the psychosocial wellbeing of children; little research has been done on the characteristics of vulnerable groups and factors that promote resilience.
Methods
We conducted a large-scale cross-sectional population study of Hong Kong families with children aged 2–12 years. Parents completed an online survey on…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused enormous tragedy and disrupted the lives of hundreds of millions of children and their families in the Asia-Pacific and beyond. Despite significant responses by governments and the heroic efforts of medical staff and other key workers, this global societal emergency has taught us several costly lessons.
Hospitals in many countries have been overwhelmed. Efforts to provide cash benefits to impoverished households or shift education and jobs online have helped many people – but such solutions remain inaccessible to millions of poor, socially marginalised…
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic progressed in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, the Chinese government ordered a nationwide school closure. More than 180 million students in China were restricted to their homes. The COVID-19 infection has become a global pandemic. As of April 9, 2020, the infection has caused 188 countrywide closures around the world and has affected 1 576 021 818 learners. The caution about protecting the mental health of children in home confinement is warranted. This study investigated depressive and anxiety symptoms among students in Hubei province, China…
This comment from the Lancet reviews the implications of the COVID-19 crisis on children's mental health, including children who are separated from their caregivers. "These children might be more susceptible to mental health problems because of their higher risk of infection, and the grief and fear caused by parental loss or separation," says the article. The authors suggest that the specific response to the mental distress of children who are quarantined should also be considered when designing psychological intervention strategies in response to COVID-19.
This document features mental health and psychosocial support messages developed by Hong Kong Red Cross for families, friends, colleagues of those in quarantine or self-isolation.
Infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, can have a significant impact on children’s and their caregivers’ wellbeing beyond the disease itself. In terms of child protection, there are three main potential secondary impacts:
- Neglect and lack of parental care. Children may lose parental care when their caregivers die, are hospitalized, fall ill, or are quarantined. Children who are themselves hospitalized or quarantined may also be deprived of parental care. Measures put in place to control the disease e.g. school closure, may also leave children without parental care during the day…
This resource outlines the gender impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, including the greater risk of exploitation and violence for women and children, as well as some recommendations for mitigating and responding to these challenges.