The implications of COVID-19 for the care of children living in residential institutions

Goldman, Philip; IJzendoorn, M.H. van; Sonuga‐Barke, Edmund; Bakermans‐Kranenburg, Marian J.; Bradford, Beth; Christopoulos, Alex; Cuthbert, Christopher; Duchinsky, Robbie; Fox, Nathan A.; Grigoras, Stela; Gunnar, Megan R.; Ibrahim, Rawan W.; Johnson, Dana E.; Kusumaningrum, Santi; Ken, Patricia Lim Ah; Mwangangi, Frederick M; Nelson, Charles A.; Ott, Ellie M; Reijman, Sopihe; Zeanah, Charles H.

doi:10.1016/s2352-4642(20)30130-9

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“…This has resulted in the rapid need to address a myriad of complex unanticipated scenarios, often with high-risk outcomes. This was epitomised by reports of children in residential settings being returned to their families without adequate safety planning or transitional supports in place (Goldman et al 2020). With these issues in mind, there have justifiably been calls for increased resourcing of mental health services, along with a collaborative international effort to address issues such as suicide prevention (Gunnell et al 2020).…”

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Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic

Gavin

Lyne

McNicholas

2020

Ir. j. psychol. Med.

105

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With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic we have witnessed the greatest global challenge in a generation. The full extent of the mental health impact is, as yet, unknown, but is anticipated to be severe and enduring. In this Special Issue dedicated to mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic, we aim to lay the foundation for an improved understanding of how COVID-19 is affecting mental health services both in Ireland and globally. This Special Issue highlights how the mental health effects of COVID-19 stretch to almost every element of society. The issue includes perspectives from several countries across multiple disciplines and healthcare settings. The drive for rapid innovation and service development is clearly evident throughout, and provides hope that by working collaboratively we can positively impact population mental health in the months and years ahead.

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Section: Mental Health Effects Of Covid-19mentioning

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Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic

Gavin

Lyne

McNicholas

2020

Ir. j. psychol. Med.

105

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“…Additional vulnerabilities exist for children with disabilities living in skilled nursing or other congregate care facilities due to the high rate of transmission in these types of settings [30,31]. Families who have children residing in institutional settings have been worried about the risk of COVID-19 spreading through facilities and the loss of visitations, thus they are faced with the challenging decision to abruptly try to integrate their children with extensive needs into their homes without appropriate support to ensure well-being [32].…”

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Children with disabilities in the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic

Houtrow

Harris²,

Molinero³

et al. 2020

PRM

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Children with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the containment response. Their caregivers must now adapt to increased stressors such as lack of access to needed therapies, medical supplies, and nursing care. Prior to COVID-19 these families were already marginalized, and this has only worsened during the pandemic. As a vulnerable population, children with disabilities have not been the focus of much discussion during the pandemic, likely because the disease disproportionately impacts older individuals. Nonetheless, children with disabilities should be a focus of evaluation and intervention to mitigate the negative consequences of COVID-19 and the resulting containment strategies. Their needs should be included in future crisis planning, as well. In order to raise awareness of pediatric rehabilitation professionals, health care administrators, policy makers, and advocates, this manuscript provides a discussion of the following topics: the immediate and ongoing impacts on children with disabilities and their families, the ethical concerns and implications of triage protocols for scarce resources that consider disability in their scoring systems, and optimizing medical care and educational needs in the time of COVID.

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“…At the same time, many children who were previously in residential care or on the street have been rapidly reintegrated with their families and communities of origin ( Goldman et al, 2020 ). Although moving children to family care is generally aligned with global recommendations ( United Nations, 2019 ), appropriate reintegration protocol requires significant preparation that is not possible with compressed timelines.…”

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Data-informed recommendations for services providers working with vulnerable children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wilke¹,

Howard

Pop³

2020

Child Abuse & Neglect

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated response measures have led to unprecedented challenges for service providers working with vulnerable children and families around the world. Objective The goal of the present study was to better understand the impact of the pandemic and associated response measures on vulnerable children and families and provide data-informed recommendations for public and private service providers working with this population. Participants and Setting Representatives from 87 non-government organizations (NGOs) providing a variety of direct services (i.e. residential care, family preservation, foster care, etc.) to 454,637 vulnerable children and families in 43 countries completed a brief online survey. Methods Using a mixed methods design, results examined 1) ways in which children and families have been directly impacted by COVID-19, 2) the impact of the pandemic on services provided by NGOs, 3) government responses and gaps in services for this population during the pandemic, and 4) strategies that have been effective in filling these gaps. Results Data revealed that the pandemic and restrictive measures were associated with increased risk factors for vulnerable children and families, including not having access to vital services. The NGOs experienced government restrictions, decreased financial support, and inability to adequately provide services. Increased communication and supportive activities had a positive impact on both NGO staff and the families they serve. Conclusions Based on the findings, ten recommendations were made for service providers working with vulnerable children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The implications of COVID-19 for the care of children living in residential institutions

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Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic

Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic

Children with disabilities in the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic

Data-informed recommendations for services providers working with vulnerable children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic

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