Dutch research on mental health during COVID-19 in vulnerable children
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought down the global economy to its knees. It has also adversely impacted the general population s psychology, in particular in children and adolescents. Some may be inflicted with pre-existing and somatic problems. In such cases, the complications are little known. Previous findings hint at positive as well as negative consequences on mental and social health.
It is known that during the COVID-19, there are increased rates of anxiety, depression, and decreased psychological well-being in the adult general population, with the adult psychiatric patients having worse symptoms. However, some studies in children report these observations and the converse of it - reduced mental problems and even improved well-being.