The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the mental health and well‐being of children and young people

The COVID‐19 pandemic has had an enormous impact across the world. In this discussion paper, we examine the effect that lockdown has had on the mental health and well‐being of children and young people. We write from a UK perspective in the light of the international evidence. Many of the discussion...

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Published in:Children & society Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 62 - 74
Main Authors: Cowie, Helen, Myers, Carrie‐Anne
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.01.2021
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Subjects:
Children
children and young people
connectedness
COVID-19
emotional well‐being
Mental health
Original
Pandemics
Policy Review
Well being
Youth
children and young people
connectedness
COVID‐19
mental health
emotional well‐being
ISSN:0951-0605, 1099-0860
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Summary:The COVID‐19 pandemic has had an enormous impact across the world. In this discussion paper, we examine the effect that lockdown has had on the mental health and well‐being of children and young people. We write from a UK perspective in the light of the international evidence. Many of the discussion points raised resonate globally. We discuss how these issues can be dealt with and set out potential solutions as we emerge from this global crisis.
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ISSN:0951-0605
1099-0860
DOI:10.1111/chso.12430