Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Children's Mental Health

Abstract

Objective: To summarize the effect of exposure to COVID-19 pandemic on the children's mental health Methods: We reviewed the published literature about the factors affection the children's mental health and its relation to the situation of COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: Social support, good quality diet and healthy life style can enhance the children's mental health during the unexpected situations facing the families during COVID-19 pandemic.

Penanganan Kekerasan Mental Anak (Konteks Kekerasan Mental Anak Usia Dini selama Covid-19)

“…Singkatnya, COVID-19 pada dasarnya telah memperburuk kesejahteraan psikososial dan masalah kesehatan mental anak usia dini. Survei WHO di 130 negara pada bulan September 2020 (Abbas A.M., Fathy S.K., Mohamed A. M., Omar F. A., 2020) menyoroti dampak pandemi terhadap akses layanan kesehatan jiwa yang diperkirakan telah mengganggu atau menghentikan layanan kesehatan mental kritis di 93% negara di seluruh dunia, sementara permintaan dukungan kesehatan mental meningkat. Sekitar 70% layanan kesehatan mental untuk anak-anak dan remaja atau orang dewasa yang lebih tua mengalami gangguan secara serius.…”