The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of children and young people

Helen Cowie; Carrie-Anne Myers

doi:10.1111/chso.12430

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of children and young people

Child Soc. 2021 Jan;35(1):62-74. doi: 10.1111/chso.12430. Epub 2020 Nov 28.

Authors

Helen Cowie¹, Carrie-Anne Myers²

Affiliations

¹ Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Surrey Surrey UK.
² Department of Sociology, City University of London London UK.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact across the world. In this discussion paper, we examine the effect that lockdown has had on the mental health and well-being of children and young people. We write from a UK perspective in the light of the international evidence. Many of the discussion points raised resonate globally. We discuss how these issues can be dealt with and set out potential solutions as we emerge from this global crisis.

Keywords: COVID‐19; children and young people; connectedness; emotional well‐being; mental health.