Mental health experts share how they believe the pandemic may affect children in the long term.
, countless children have been exposed to loss and grief during the pandemic. For many, this may have been their first experience with death.
While many parents are anxious about their children catching up academically, McDermott believes kids have gained the perspective to recognize the other important issues in life ― which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “There could be increases in illness anxiety disorder due to fears of catching the virus and having to maintain the strict hygiene protocols that have been necessary through the pandemic,” Tewari said.
“It’s important not to overlook that children will also have special or positive memories related back to the pandemic,” Wight said. “They might remember having more quality family time, a slower pace of life, FaceTiming with family members across the country and new hobbies they developed while at home.”
“As a global event, there is a shared experience for all the world’s children,” McDermott said. “As has been shown around issues such as climate change, kids are truly amazing at seeing their connections and joining together. Is this the global generation? Some of us hope so.”He also emphasized the power of the internet in allowing children to connect to each other even amid their isolation.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Gun violence in America: Mental healthExperts say the relationship between mental health and gun violence is complex.
Weiterlesen »
Piers Morgan Trashes Simone Biles' Mental Health Stance In Separate Rants'Are ‘mental health issues’ now the go-to excuse for any poor performance in elite sport? What a joke,” the talk show personality wrote.
Weiterlesen »
Olympians face 'overwhelming' mental pressure — especially this yearExperts and fellow athletes have rallied around gymnast Simone Biles after she withdrew from two gymnastics competitions at the Tokyo Olympics.
Weiterlesen »
People With Mental Health Disorders Nearly Twice As Likely To Die From Covid, Study FindsI am a London-based reporter for Forbes covering breaking news. Previously, I have worked as a reporter for a specialist legal publication covering big data and as a freelance journalist and policy analyst covering science, tech and health. I have a master’s degree in Biological Natural Sciences and a master’s degree in the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge. Follow me on Twitter theroberthart or email me at rhartforbes.com
Weiterlesen »
Simone Biles joins list of athletes opening up about their mental healthGymnastics icon Simone Biles says it was her mental health that forced her to withdraw from the team final as well as Thursday’s all-around final. In doing so she joined a growing list of athletes who are opening up about the pressures of competing in the public eye. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.
Weiterlesen »
Simone Biles' surprise withdrawal at Tokyo Olympics puts spotlight on mental healthSimone Biles' shocking withdrawal from the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics put a spotlight on the extreme stress elite athletes are under.
Weiterlesen »