Scoping review: longitudinal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and adolescent mental health

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(5), P. 1257 - 1312

Published: April 21, 2023

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and associated containment measures have massively changed the daily lives of billions children adolescents worldwide. To investigate global longitudinal effects on various mental health outcomes over a period 1.5 years, we conducted scoping review in accordance with guidelines Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses extension Scoping (PRISMA-ScR). We included peer-reviewed articles from PubMed, Web Science, APA PsycInfo that were published between December 2019 2021, followed or repeated cross-sectional design, quantitatively assessed clinical questionnaires effect related stressor indicators community samples adolescents. results our qualitative analysis 69 studies indicate general trend less psychological well-being more problems, such as heightened stress, depressive anxiety symptoms during pandemic. Data suggest both protection measure intensity infection dynamics positively severity psychopathology. most reported influencing factors age, gender, socio-economic status, previous state physical health, self-regulation abilities, parental parenting quality, family functioning, social support, isolation loneliness, health-related worries, consistent routines structure. Our demonstrate worldwide experienced problems due to They call improved access child adolescent care prioritisation welfare political decision making.

Language: Английский

---

Annual Research Review: The impact of Covid‐19 on psychopathology in children and young people worldwide: systematic review of studies with pre‐ and within‐pandemic data

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 64(4), P. 611 - 640

Published: Nov. 24, 2022

Background The high volume and pace of research has posed challenges to researchers, policymakers practitioners wanting understand the overall impact pandemic on children young people's mental health. We aimed search for review evidence from epidemiological studies answer question: how health changed in general population people? Methods Four databases (Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE PsychINFO) were searched October 2021, with searches updated February 2022. identify or adolescents a mean age 18 years younger at baseline, that reported change validated measure prepandemic during pandemic. Abstracts full texts double‐screened against inclusion criteria quality assessed using risk bias tool. Studies narratively synthesised, meta‐analyses performed where sufficiently similar. Results 6917 records identified, 51 included review. Only four had rating quality. highly diverse terms design, setting, timing relation pandemic, population, length follow‐up choice measure. Methodological heterogeneity limited potential conduct across studies. Whilst suggested slight deterioration some measures, overall, findings mixed, no clear pattern emerging. Conclusions Our highlight need more harmonised approach this field. Despite sometimes‐inconsistent results our studies, supports existing concerns about Covid‐19 children's services group, given even small changes can have significant provision level. Children people must be prioritised recovery, explicitly considered planning any future response.

Language: Английский

---

ADHD Symptoms Increased During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Meta-Analysis

Journal of Attention Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(8), P. 800 - 811

Published: March 6, 2023

Objective: Emerging research suggests that the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately and adversely affected children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this meta-analysis is to consolidate findings from studies examined changes in ADHD symptoms before during pandemic. Method: Database searches PsycINFO, ERIC, PubMed, ProQuest were used identify relevant studies, theses, dissertations. Results: A total 18 met specific inclusion criteria coded based on various study characteristics. Twelve longitudinally six assessed retroactively Data 6,491 participants 10 countries included. Results indicated many and/or their caregivers reported an increase child Conclusions: This review points a global implications for prevalence management post-pandemic recovery.

Language: Английский

---

Quality of Life and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents after the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Large Population-Based Survey in South Tyrol, Italy

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(9), P. 5220 - 5220

Published: April 25, 2022

Methodological heterogeneity of studies and geographical variation limit conclusions about the impact COVID-19 pandemic on mental health youth. This study aimed to explore health-related quality life children adolescents in second year South Tyrol, Italy.

Language: Английский

---

The Predictors of Psychological Well-Being in Lithuanian Adolescents after the Second Prolonged Lockdown Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(6), P. 3360 - 3360

Published: March 12, 2022

Recent research highlights the impact of prolonged pandemics and lockdown on mental health youngsters. The second wave COVID-19 brought an increase in problems among young people. Therefore, this study aims to analyze main factors arising from intra-individual, inter-individual, environmental contexts that predict good psychological well-being a group adolescents after period social restrictions distance education. included 1483 school students 11 19 years old. survey assessed self-reported students' (WHO-5 index), physical activity, sedentary behavior, capital, communication with peers relationships parents, existing emotional behavioral problems. results indicated 58% were spring 2021, half year lockdown. Almost 19% had depression risk. revealed during isolation, male gender, better between people their absence serious problems, less higher capital found be significant predicting adolescents' well-being. Lower activity is important contributor poor Finally, lack face-to-face was as specific factor

Language: Английский

---

A systematic review of pre-pandemic resilience factors and mental health outcomes in adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Development and Psychopathology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 14

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Abstract Adolescence and young adulthood are sensitive developmental periods to environmental influences. Investigating pre-emptive measures against stressors, such as those associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, on mental health is crucial. We aimed synthesize evidence pre-pandemic resilience factors shaping youth outcomes during this period. For pre-registered systematic review, we searched seven databases for longitudinal studies of populations affected by assessing a priori defined at individual, family, or community level before pandemic. Studies required validated wellbeing collected both Study quality was assessed using corresponding NIH Quality Assessment Tool. From 4,419 unique records, 32 across 12 countries were included, 46 distinct measures. Due heterogeneity study designs, applied narrative synthesis approach, finding that generally better prior However, most did not mitigate pandemic-related effects. Nonetheless, family-level emerged promising under specific conditions. fair, concerns in assessment sampling quality. Future research should prioritize rigorous designs comprehensive assessments.

Language: Английский

---

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Black youth

Can J Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 21, 2025

Language: Английский

---

Living under threat: adolescents’ continuous traumatic stress reactions in relation to violence exposure

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: March 27, 2025

Background: Adolescents exposed to violence are at a higher risk for mental health problems than their peers. Exposure ongoing can potentially lead Continuous Traumatic Stress (CTS). CTS reactions have never been studied in relation exposure adolescent samples.

Language: Английский

---

Resilience trajectories and links with childhood maltreatment in adolescence: a latent growth modeling approach

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Jan. 19, 2023

The current definitions of resilience can be addressed as a process, an outcome, or trait. Empirical studies should carried out to determine the most appropriate definition for it. Therefore, main aim study was investigate changes in adolescents' over two years and explore links between different forms child maltreatment.The three-wave longitudinal "Stress adolescence" (STAR-A) sample comprised general school-based Lithuanian adolescents [baseline N = 1295, 56.7% females; M(SD)age 14.24 (1.26)]. Resilience measured using 14-item Scale (RS-14), lifetime exposure maltreatment at wave 1 questionnaire developed by Norwegian Center Violence Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS), risk psychopathology-using Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). scores period were investigated latent growth modeling approach.The analyses revealed classes resilience-stable higher stable lower. We found that experience least one form abuse significantly more prevalent lower group comparison group. Also, with had probability psychopathology.This provided meaningful insights into stability time adolescence its relation various types maltreatment. Experiences maltreatment, well psychopathology, linked adolescence.

Language: Английский

---

Child and adolescent mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic: an overview of key findings from a thematic series

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: May 16, 2025

The 2019 outbreak of COVID-19, a severe acute respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, triggered global pandemic with far-reaching consequences. Societies worldwide felt effects virus and related restrictive measures on their economies, healthcare systems, social fabric. To curb spread numerous were implemented. This manuscript summarizes findings published within thematic series Child Mental Health during Covid-19 pandemic. Between May 2020 June 2024 Adolescent Psychiatry (CAPMH) issued "Child pandemic." All manuscripts underwent prescreening process Editor-in-Chief, including checks regarding compliance ethical standards scope journal series. Suitable then handled one editors suitable peer review that included at least two reviews. Different aspects child adolescent mental health as well various - in addition to -were investigated, defined discussed throughout A total 327 submitted 85 Manuscripts qualitative quantitative studies systematic reported from 22 countries all over world populations. covered somatic psychological impacts pandemic, emotional behavioral consequences, non-suicidal self-injury suicidal behavior, threat trauma, parent separation, school closure home schooling, physical activity media use, psychiatric care, digital resources online therapy. Through its findings, research also highlighted multilayered impact had, need make targeted interventions evidence-based available large audience. broad range literature around documented profound COVID-19 health. can be used foundation for conceptualizing programs counteract helping prepare systems event similar incidents future.

Language: Английский

---