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

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 33(5), С. 1257 - 1312

Опубликована: Апрель 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.

Язык: Английский

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Time trends in mental health indicators in Germany's adult population before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2023

Times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to compromise mental health. Despite a large number studies, evidence on development health in general populations during is inconclusive. One reason may be that representative data spanning whole and allowing for comparisons pre-pandemic scarce.

Язык: Английский

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One year after the COVID-19 outbreak in Germany: long-term changes in depression, anxiety, loneliness, distress and life satisfaction

European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 273(2), С. 289 - 299

Опубликована: Март 29, 2022

Abstract Several studies have linked the COVID-19 pandemic to unfavorable mental health outcomes. However, we know little about long-term changes in due so far. Here, used longitudinal data from a general population sample of 1388 adults Germany, who were initially assessed between April and May 2020 (i.e., at beginning Germany) prospectively followed up after 6 ( n = 1082) 12 months 945). Depressive anxiety symptoms as well loneliness did not change baseline 6-month follow-up. While long run, depressive increased life satisfaction decreased 12-month Moreover, vulnerable groups such younger individuals or those with history disorders exhibited an overall higher level psychopathological across all assessment waves. Our findings suggest deterioration during course pandemic, which emphasizes importance implement targeted promotions prevent further symptom escalation especially groups.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health Is a Family Affair—Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Associations between Mental Health Problems in Parents and Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(5), С. 4485 - 4485

Опубликована: Март 2, 2023

As a multidimensional and universal stressor, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected mental health of children, adolescents, adults worldwide. In particular, families faced numerous restrictions challenges. From literature, it is well known that parental problems child outcomes are associated. Hence, this review aims to summarize current research on associations symptoms during pandemic. We conducted systematic literature search in Web Science (all databases) identified 431 records, which 83 articles with data over 80,000 were included 38 meta-analyses. A total 25 meta-analyses resulted significant small medium between (r = 0.19 0.46, p < 0.05). The largest effects observed for parenting stress outcomes. dysfunctional parent–child interaction has been as key mechanism transmission disorders. Thus, specific interventions needed foster healthy interactions, promote families, reduce negative impacts

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic

European Psychologist, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 26(4), С. 310 - 322

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2021

Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most serious health and economic crises 21st century. From a psychological point view, its consequences can be conceptualized as multidimensional potentially toxic stressor for mental in general population. This selective literature review provides an overview longitudinal studies published until June 2021 that have investigated impact on European Risk protective factors identified are summarized. Forty-two met inclusion search criteria ( COVID-19, health, longitudinal, Europe) PubMed, PsycInfo, Web Science databases indicate differential effects distress, depression, anxiety, depending samples methods used. Age-specific (e.g., young age), social female, ethnical minority, loneliness), well physical health-related pre-pandemic illness) were risk poor health. to several such support, higher cognitive ability, resilience, self-efficacy. Increasing evidence supports assumption being with some populations appearing more vulnerable than others, although inconsistencies arise. Whether will lead increase prevalence disorders open question. Further high-quality multi-national meta-analyses needed draw complete picture

Язык: Английский

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Einfluss der COVID-19-Pandemie auf die ambulante psychotherapeutische Versorgung von Kindern und Jugendlichen

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 67(6), С. 469 - 477

Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2022

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Seit Beginn der COVID-19-Pandemie mehren sich Befunde zu ihrem negativen Einfluss auf die psychische Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen. Bisher ist jedoch wenig darüber bekannt, ob wie dies psychotherapeutische Versorgung Jugendlichen niederschlägt. Ziel Arbeit Die Situation sowie ihre seit sollen aus Sicht Kinder- JugendlichenpsychotherapeutInnen (KJP) erfasst werden. Material Methoden Es wurden 324 KJP Deutschland in einer Online-Umfrage gebeten, letzten 6 Monate mit einem 6‑monatigen Zeitraum vor 2 Jahren vergleichen. Fünf- 7‑stufige Likert-Skalen, Fragen Mehr- Einfachauswahl numerische ein freies Antwortformat verwendet. Ergebnisse Pandemiebeginn haben Wartezeiten nahezu verdoppelt. werden mehr Behandlungsstunden angeboten, v. a. Erstgespräche durchgeführt. Therapieverlängerungen kommen häufiger, -abbrüche seltener vor. Bei Hälfte PatientInnen eine pandemieassoziierte Symptomverschlechterung aufgetreten. Alle erfragten psychischen Störungen treten z. T. deutlich häufiger (v. Depressionen, Angststörungen, Medienabhängigkeit, Schlaf‑, Anpassungs‑, Zwangs- Essstörungen). erfolgen Telefon- Videositzungen als Pandemie. Zusammenarbeit Eltern hat verstärkt, dem interdisziplinären Netzwerk verringert. Diskussion Pandemie einen deutlichen Verfassung Deutschland. Eine Anpassung des Versorgungssystems an den gestiegenen Bedarf wird vorgeschlagen, um mögliche Folgeschäden begrenzen.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people with and without pre-existing mental health problems

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2023

Abstract The objective was to examine pandemic-related changes in depression and anxiety symptoms adolescents young adults Germany considering pre-existing problems. In this cross-sectional study, 11,523 aged 14–21 years who perceived an impact of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on their mental health reported frequencies retrospectively for different pre-pandemic phases. Data were collected using web-based questionnaires between January 5th February 20th, 2022. Depression assessed with a modified version Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4). Scale-fit cut-offs used identify elevated scores. Multilevel mixed linear models conducted assess from 2019 2021 compare age, gender Among people experiencing as result pandemic, frequency increased during COVID-19 pandemic. This association moderated by gender, depression/anxiety For without depression/anxiety, scores strongly over time, 61% reporting 44% 2021. contrast, self-perceived change minimal anxiety. whose has been affected group conditions greater deterioration than those Thus, problems general due alarming increase period.

Язык: Английский

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Parental perceived stress and its consequences on early social-emotional child development during COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Early Childhood Research, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 20(4), С. 524 - 538

Опубликована: Март 15, 2022

In 2020, the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, and resulting highly infectious disease COVID-19 led to restrictions based on principal of social distancing curb spread virus among population prevent an overload health system capacities. These changed daily lives young children parents dramatically. a German questionnaire study, we aimed investigate impact pandemic magnitude stress in parent-child systems social-emotional child development. Our sample consisted 90 (39 male, 51 female) ( M = 17.2 months, SD 9.7 months) aged 7–12 months n 38), 13–24 31) 25–38 21). Parental was measured using version Parenting Stress Index, namely Eltern-Belastungs-Inventar. Additionally, development Social-Emotional Questionnaire Bayley-III. findings show that experienced more during Germany compared norms. perceived higher older than younger ones. Interestingly, behavior scores significantly decreased with children’s increasing age. Moreover, parental associated lower values behavior. provide important data pandemic. However, further research investigating long-term consequences is needed.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Adolescents from the Perspective of Teachers

Frontiers in Education, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 7

Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2022

The effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and adolescents are versatile vast. Reduced quality of life, emotional problems, social withdrawal, symptoms anxiety depression up to suicidal ideations have been reported in numerous studies. They mainly use self-assessment, quite a few parental assessments. focus this study challenges for teachers students as well observable behaviors burdens from perspective during phase distance learning because pandemic. online was conducted Carinthia/Austria March April 2021. 1,281 (29% response rate) 5th 13th grade participated. significantly increased workload, blurring work free time physical mental demands largest teachers. More than half showed significant drop performance, reduced concentration ability motivation learn Assumed is critically media use. Next one can also perceive anxiety, depression, or ailments. Because external assessment through results not directly comparable with international However, they do show same degree urgency preventive secondary resp. measurements easily accessible possibilities support students. Teachers high sensitivity peculiarities valuable source information. required performance should be analyzed adequately according current situation adapted.

Язык: Английский

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Age-related cognitive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and associated mental health changes in Germans

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Май 17, 2022

Abstract Restrictive means to reduce the spread of COVID-19 pandemic have not only imposed broad challenges on mental health but might also affect cognitive health. Here we asked how restriction-related changes influence performance and age, perceived loneliness, depressiveness affectedness by restrictions contribute these effects. 51 Germans completed three assessments an online based study during first lockdown in Germany (April 2020), a month later, beginning second (November 2020). Participants nine tasks MyBrainTraining questionnaires about their strain impact lifestyle factors situation (affectedness), as well subjective performance. The results suggested possible negative objective within course lockdown. younger participants, more pronounced effects were. Loneliness moreover contributed worse evaluation cognition. In addition, especially individuals reported increased distress. As important educational social input has partly been scarce this problems increased, future research should assess long-term consequences.

Язык: Английский

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