An Integrated Approach to Deal with Mental Health Issues of Children and Adolescent during COVID-19 Pandemic
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Reshmi Mishra,
Pokhariput F-103, Kokila Garden, Phase-2, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
E-mail: docreshmis@gmail.com
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has left few countries untouched. It is a far-reaching implication on humankind, with children and adolescents, being no exception. Although the prevalence and fatality are negligible among children, a possible impact on their psychological and mental health cannot be disregarded. The unprecedented change in the way of living is bound to be having some psychological consequences on children and adolescents. The experiences gathered in childhood and adolescence are known to contribute to shaping the physical, emotional, and social well-being in adult life. Children are highly susceptible to environmental stressors. The present situation has the potential of adversely affecting the physical and mental well-being of children. To save the children from the long term consequences of this pandemic, a holistic approach integrating biological, psychological, social and spiritual methods of enhancing mental health have become essential. A concerted effort of government, Non Government Organisations (NGOs), parents, teachers, schools, psychologists, counselors and physicians are required to deal with the mental health issues of children and adolescents. This paper discusses the possible role of these agencies in the holistic intervention of this crisis.
Global pandemic, Home confinement, Mental health, Psychological impact
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2020/45418.14002
Date of Submission: Jun 10, 2020
Date of Peer Review: Jun 23, 2020
Date of Acceptance: Jul 08, 2020
Date of Publishing: Sep 01, 2020
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