DESAFIOS EMERGENTES: SAÚDE MENTAL DAS CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.73424020412

• Palavras-chave: Adolescente; Criança; COVID-19; Saúde Mental.

• Keywords: Adolescent; Child; COVID-19; Mental health.

• Abstract: Objective: To reflect on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents. Methodology: This is a qualitative study, of a theoretical-reflexive nature, focused on the analysis of the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents. A search was carried out in February 2024 in the databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Latin American Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS) and the National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE). Results: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the mental health of children and adolescents around the world. This study highlighted the diverse psychological and emotional impacts faced by this population, including anxiety, depression, loneliness and stress. Conclusion: Therefore, it is worth emphasizing that psychosocial and mental health interventions aimed at this population must be prioritized, ensuring access to mental health services and promoting self-care and well-being strategies.