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A Scoping Review of the Psychological and Emotional Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Children and Young People

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ID14996753
AuthorsKerry Jones (0000-0003-1110-0819, The Open University, corresponding author), Sharon Mallon (0000-0003-2260-9864, Health and Social Care, The Open University Faculty of Wellbeing Education and Language Studies, Milton Keynes, UK), Katy Schnitzler (Health and Social Care, The Open University Faculty of Education and Language Studies, Milton Keynes, UK)
Year2023
Volume31
Issue1
Pages175-199
Publication date2023-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIllness Crisis & Loss (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1054-1373 • E-ISSN: 1552-6968
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/10541373211047191
PMID36605778
OpenAlexW3197531037
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited34

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to the lives of children and young people. Our aim is to explore the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and young people (ages 5-21). Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was used to report the findings of this rapid review. Results: Children and young people are potentially very vulnerable to the emotional impact of traumatic events that disrupt their daily lives. Key areas of concern include: Death Anxiety and Fear of Infection; lack of social interaction and loss of routine. Conclusions: Despite some early and responsive studies, the evidence base for pandemic impact on children and young people is very limited. Such evidence is urgently needed if adequate and responsive services, that can mitigate the long-term impact of the pandemic for children and young people can be established

Anxiety · Developmental psychology · Disease · Mental health · Pandemic · Psychiatry · Young adult · Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Psychology

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