Sayed Anwar A, El-Gendy Ahmed A, Aljohani Abdullah K, Haddad Rudaynah A, Taher Odai H, Senan Abdulelah M, Qashqari Abdulmajeed M, Alqelaiti Basel A
Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, GBR.
College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Mar 19;16(3):e56473. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56473. eCollection 2024 Mar.
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has profoundly affected global health and well-being. As part of the family, SARS-CoV-2 joins a diverse group of viruses found in both humans and various animal species, including bats, camels, and cats. The pandemic has led to widespread social isolation, reduced physical activity, and significant lifestyle changes, posing potential risks to individuals' mental and emotional health. This review aims to explore the implications of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents, given the limited attention this population has received in the medical literature. Multiple research studies in several countries have found that the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with greater stress levels, depression, anxiety, insomnia, drug misuse, and other mental health challenges among young individuals. Understanding the long-term effects of the pandemic on mental health is crucial for developing effective interventions and support systems to promote resilience and well-being in children and adolescents. Even after the pandemic ends, it is crucial to prioritize understanding the long-term impacts of the pandemic on mental health, integrating findings into public health strategies, addressing mental healthcare disparities, and fostering resilience in children and adolescents. Achieving these objectives requires collaborative efforts across various sectors to ensure equitable access to mental health resources and the implementation of sustainable solutions for the well-being of young people in the aftermath of the pandemic.
由严重急性呼吸综合征冠状病毒2（SARS-CoV-2）引起的2019冠状病毒病大流行，已对全球健康和福祉产生了深远影响。作为冠状病毒家族的一员，SARS-CoV-2加入了在人类和各种动物物种（包括蝙蝠、骆驼和猫）中发现的多种病毒行列。这场大流行导致了广泛的社会隔离、身体活动减少以及重大的生活方式改变，对个人的心理和情绪健康构成了潜在风险。鉴于这一人群在医学文献中受到的关注有限，本综述旨在探讨2019冠状病毒病对儿童和青少年心理健康的影响。多个国家的多项研究发现，2019冠状病毒病大流行与年轻人更高的压力水平、抑郁、焦虑、失眠、药物滥用及其他心理健康挑战有关。了解大流行对心理健康的长期影响对于制定有效的干预措施和支持系统以促进儿童和青少年的恢复力和幸福感至关重要。即使在大流行结束后，优先了解大流行对心理健康的长期影响、将研究结果纳入公共卫生战略、解决精神卫生保健差距以及培养儿童和青少年的恢复力也至关重要。实现这些目标需要各部门的共同努力，以确保公平获得心理健康资源，并在大流行后为年轻人的福祉实施可持续的解决方案。
