Does the Covid-19 Pandemic Affect Children's Mental Health?

Survei' save The Children'

Telephone-based and online surveys in several countries. For the impact of social restrictions during the Covid-19 period on children, the results are America: 49% of children say they are worried, 34% are afraid, and 27% feel anxious. Finland: 70% experience feelings of anxiety, and more than 55% say they are tired. UK: 20% are worried about the future due to school closures, and 60% are worried if their family is getting sick. Germany: 33% said they were worried they would not be able to finish their school year, and Indonesia: 66% felt worried about the current pandemic, mainly for fear of falling ill with the virus.

How to maintain a child's mental health?

(1) Helping children develop closeness and concern with family and friends. Social distancing does not mean broadly limiting the meaning of social interaction, (2) Helping children build self-esteem and be comfortable with themselves. Children are positive about themselves, accept all their strengths and weaknesses, (3) Listen and respect children's thoughts and feelings. Children need to express their thoughts and feelings safely and comfortably without feeling judged and blamed, (4) Creating a safe, positive, appreciative home environment for children. Children very much need the convenience of learning and playing during a pandemic, (5) If children can get through this pandemic period well, then children will have remarkable resilience in the future