Last updated: December 28, 2022, 7:05 PM IST
Kids today are experiencing burnout, which has never been seen before.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, there are short and long term effects of reduced personal learning, play and social connection.
Parents often see that their children have psychological problems. Some parents believe their children are resilient. But is this actually the case? Adults need to pay attention and help their children develop, nurture and be resilient. Kids today are experiencing burnout, which has never been seen before.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, there are short and long term effects of reduced personal learning, play and social connection. So many children are currently in a downward spiral of sadness and fear, also due to the demands to maintain calmness, positivity, focus and progressive behavior while the world around them deals with a deadly virus.
Evidence in a US study, both during and after the peak of the pandemic, shows that children’s mental well-being has been compromised. Developmental delays, academic learning delays, a shortage of mental health professionals, self-harm and an increase in drug use are all contributing factors. There are worrying trends that are on the rise, including a 50% increase in hospital admissions for teen girls attempting suicide and a 24% increase in emergency room visits for mental health care for children ages 5 to 11 year. These trends all point to serious consequences for children’s mental health.
Children often need caring adults, whether a teacher, academic advisors, or counselor. They need them to develop resilience, which involves tenacity, the ability to endure difficulties, effective emotional coping mechanisms, and self-confidence in one’s ability to prevail. But in reality, school closures prevented millions of children from receiving such adult mentoring, including the necessary resources and support.
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