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In this episode of the Protected! Podcast, Dr Zeinab Hijazi, the mental health and psychosocial support expert from UNICEF talks to Hani Mansourian, the Alliance's Co-coordinator about the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. They discuss how child protection workers worldwide are dealing with the effects of both the virus and containment measures. Plus, how to look…
This manual was developed to support CHILDLINE however it can be used by anyone supporting children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including parents and caregivers. The manual is activity-based and so minimal supervision or guidance is needed. There are activities for two age groups – ages six to ten and 11 to 19. In the context of COVID-19, this manual focuses on psychosocial care of children and prevention of violence in spaces where children stay (child care institutions, families, temporary isolation facilities, NGO shelters, etc.)
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…
Plan International Lebanon’s multi-sectoral needs assessment is designed to determine priority needs and risks as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in Lebanon, and to guide current and future programming that serve the most vulnerable children and communities in Lebanon affected by the outbreak, particularly adolescent girls and boys and their families.
Specifically, the assessment looks at the impact of the coronavirus across sectors, and covers the following governorates where Plan International currently implements programmes: Akkar, North Lebanon, Nabatieh, South Lebanon, and…
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COVID-19 have disrupted the environments in which children grow and develop. Disruptions to families, friendships, daily routines and the wider community can have negative consequences for children’s well-being, development and protection. Measures used to prevent and control the spread of COVID19 by the Government of Ghana, including quarantine measures such as school closures and restrictions on movements, inversely disrupt children's routine and social support while also placing new stressors on parents and caregivers who may have to find new childcare options or forgo work…
COVID-19, in a matter of weeks, has severely disrupted the daily life and routine of youth and families across the globe, causing a major sense of threat and unpredictability. Youth with histories of trauma and those coming from disadvantaged families are at higher risk of developing adverse psychological reactions and are now even more vulnerable to further re-traumatization, abuse and neglect. This webinar addresses the risk factors of the current crisis on youth and families, the challenges that professionals like therapists, psychologists, and social workers are facing; and tips and…
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COVID-19 can disrupt the environments in which children grow and develop. Disruptions to families, friendships, daily routines and the wider community can have negative consequences for children’s well-being, development and protection. Measures used to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19, including quarantine measures such as school closures and restrictions on movements disrupt children's routine and social support while also placing new stressors on parents and caregivers who may have to find new childcare options or forgo work. With added stress, school closures and…
In this blog post, Anna Riatti - coordinator of the UNICEF Refugee and Migrant Response in Italy - describes how UNICEF is supporting refugee and migrant children in Italy in light of the COVID-19 crisis. This support includes remote counselling and psychological support for refugees and migrants, over the phone or online. This support extends to guardians and foster care families who need support and stress management.
This brief comment from the Lancet stresses the need for sensitive and effective communication about COVID-19 for children.
This advice is to help adults with caring responsibilities look after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people, including those with additional needs and disabilities, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
For wider information on how to protect yourself and others please see Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do
This guidance will be updated in line with the changing situation.