Study finds high prevalence of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic Adolescents Anxiety Children Depression Pandemic Coronavirus COVID MentalHealth GlobalHealthBMJ SickKidsNews UofT thisisUIC AKUGlobal
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Jan 23 2023Reviewed by Aimee Molineux Children and adolescents account for almost 1.9 billion of the global population, most of whom live in low-and middle-income countries . This phase of life brings significant emotional and biological changes and the development of social skills.
Background Related StoriesAfter the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, several restrictions, such as social distancing, school closures, and mobility restrictions, were implemented globally to stop the further spread of the disease. However, these strategies might have had an unintended harmful impact on the mental health of children and adolescents.
The prolonged home confinement also increased internet and social media use, which exposed children and adolescents to a risky lifestyle through marketing that endorsed unhealthy foods, beverages, and alcohol consumption. Additionally, increased screen addiction also enhanced the risk of age-inappropriate content or sexual exploitation.
Study Findings The initial search process generated a total of 1,672 reviews. Next, the duplicate data was removed, and 1,347 records were screened. Finally, eighteen systematic reviews fulfilled all eligibility criteria and were included in the current study. The majority of the primary studies, i.e., around 48%, were related to China.
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