COVID-19 and mental health in children and adolescents: a diagnostic panel to map psycho-social consequences in the pandemic context

Baumann, Menno

doi:10.1007/s44192-021-00002-x

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“…Other major themes not covered in Van Bavel et al include more specific predictions about what outcomes may be associated with behaviors or interventions. For example, while there was some mention of isolation impacting mental health, volumes of research looked at how school closures 138 and curfews 139 might impact children by limiting opportunities for interaction, playing, and development, weighed against their likely effect on mitigating the spread of illness. Similarly, beyond social media, ways to address isolation might have involved better ways to engage communities in volunteering 140 or other civic contributions for those that desired a more active role during periods of extended isolation.…”

Section: Major Behavioral Themes During the Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

Ruggeri¹,

Stock²,

Haslam³

et al. 2022

Preprint

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Social and behavioral science research proliferated during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the substantial increase in influence of behavioral science in public health and public policy more broadly. This review presents a comprehensive assessment of 742 scientific articles on human behavior during COVID-19. Two independent teams evaluated 19 substantive policy recommendations (“claims”) on potentially critical aspects of behaviors during the pandemic drawn from the most widely cited behavioral science papers on COVID-19. Teams were made up of original authors and an independent team, all of whom were blinded to other team member reviews throughout. Both teams found evidence in support of 16 of the claims; for two claims, teams found only null evidence; and for no claims did the teams find evidence of effects in the opposite direction. One claim had no evidence available to assess. Seemingly due to the risks of the pandemic, most studies were limited to surveys, highlighting a need for more investment in field research and behavioral validation studies. The strongest findings indicate interventions that combat misinformation and polarization, and to utilize effective forms of messaging that engage trusted leaders and emphasize positive social norms.

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Section: Major Behavioral Themes During the Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

Ruggeri¹,

Stock²,

Haslam³

et al. 2022

Preprint

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“…Other major themes not covered in Van Bavel et al include more specific predictions about what outcomes may be associated with behaviours or policy interventions. For example, although there has been some mention of isolation impacting mental health, volumes of research looked at how school closures 124 and curfews 125 might influence children by limiting opportunities for interaction, playing and development, weighed against their likely effect on mitigating the spread of illness. Similarly, beyond social media, ways to address isolation might have involved better ways to engage communities in volunteering 126 or other civic contributions for those that desired a more active role during periods of extended isolation.…”

Section: Major Pandemic Behavioural Themesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A synthesis of evidence for policy from behavioural science during COVID-19

Ruggeri,

Stock,

Haslam

et al. 2023

Nature

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Scientific evidence regularly guides policy decisions1, with behavioural science increasingly part of this process2. In April 2020, an influential paper3 proposed 19 policy recommendations (‘claims’) detailing how evidence from behavioural science could contribute to efforts to reduce impacts and end the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we assess 747 pandemic-related research articles that empirically investigated those claims. We report the scale of evidence and whether evidence supports them to indicate applicability for policymaking. Two independent teams, involving 72 reviewers, found evidence for 18 of 19 claims, with both teams finding evidence supporting 16 (89%) of those 18 claims. The strongest evidence supported claims that anticipated culture, polarization and misinformation would be associated with policy effectiveness. Claims suggesting trusted leaders and positive social norms increased adherence to behavioural interventions also had strong empirical support, as did appealing to social consensus or bipartisan agreement. Targeted language in messaging yielded mixed effects and there were no effects for highlighting individual benefits or protecting others. No available evidence existed to assess any distinct differences in effects between using the terms ‘physical distancing’ and ‘social distancing’. Analysis of 463 papers containing data showed generally large samples; 418 involved human participants with a mean of 16,848 (median of 1,699). That statistical power underscored improved suitability of behavioural science research for informing policy decisions. Furthermore, by implementing a standardized approach to evidence selection and synthesis, we amplify broader implications for advancing scientific evidence in policy formulation and prioritization.

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“…Alongside the proven effectiveness of such measures in decreasing the transmission of the virus (Ayouni et al, 2021), studies point to the negative effects and collateral damage of social restriction interventions on the general population’s mental health (see Frounfelker et al, 2022; Mahat-Shamir et al, 2023; Mahmud et al, 2022). Specifically, children and adolescents were particularly affected by the negative impacts of pandemic-related social distancing measures (Baumann, 2021; Romero et al, 2020; Sun et al, 2022).…”

Section: Psychological Effects Of Covid-19-related Social Distancing ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Home quarantines and cumulative risk exposure among young children: Isolation and maladaptation.

Heller,

Moran,

Pitcho

et al. 2023

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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Self-isolation and quarantine are common and effective measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. However, it may have detrimental implications on young children's adaptation and mental health. The present study explores the prevalence of home quarantines among young children in Israel and their associations with children's maladaptive behaviors. The analysis is based on self-reported data obtained by 374 parents of young children in November 2021. Participants completed questionnaires, assessing the prevalence of home quarantines among children (aged 3-11 years old), and maladaptive behaviors, including rage outbursts, physical violence against family or friends, and panic attacks. Multivariate regression models were used to determine the relationships between the number of child quarantines and their maladaptive behaviors. Our results suggest that 51% of parents reported having their child quarantined more than once, which did not differ across socioeconomic characteristics. Furthermore, 66% of parents reported that during the pandemic, their child exhibited maladaptive behaviors at least once. Children who were quarantined more than once were more likely to exhibit rage outbursts, physical violence, and/or panic attacks. The associations between children's quarantine and physical violence were slightly stronger among families living in high-density households. Repeated experiences of home quarantine may operate as exposure to accumulative risk and have a lasting effect on young children's development. Practice and policy recommendations for interventions for young children and their families who experience home quarantines are discussed.

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COVID-19 and mental health in children and adolescents: a diagnostic panel to map psycho-social consequences in the pandemic context

Cited by 8 publications

References 79 publications

Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

A synthesis of evidence for policy from behavioural science during COVID-19

Home quarantines and cumulative risk exposure among young children: Isolation and maladaptation.

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