Psychological and Physical Implications of COVID-19 on School Children in India

Digital Intervention and Peer-Support Group to Promote Mental Health of Children and Adolescents During COVID-19: Practical Guidelines From Indonesia

“…The authors agree with the article by Sharma et al 4 that the long-term implications of school closures on the mental development of children and adolescents need to be paid attention to by various elements, such as schools, doctors, psychologists, and the government. Sharma suggested that maximizing the role of peer-support groups would significantly increase awareness about the importance of mental health in schools.…”

“…Sharma suggested that maximizing the role of peer-support groups would significantly increase awareness about the importance of mental health in schools. 4 In addition, the authors consider the need to use existing technologies such as digital applications or websites to promote students’ mental health, which can be easily accessed via their smartphones. 5 , 6 Schools can also maximize social media’s role in promoting students’ mental health.…”

Spiritual Literacy to Reduce Academic Stress During Online Learning Amidst the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Alternative Choice in Entering a New Academic Year

“…We are writing this correspondence in response to a recent letter regarding the problem faced in online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, especially about psychological and physical implications of COVID-19 on school children in India. 1 This topic is also very relevant to what is happening in Indonesia. As we know, online learning has been running for more than a year.…”