Telepsychiatry Practices in Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Case Series and Mini Review

Abstract

The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which affected the whole world, had severe effects on children and adolescents, psychiatric disorders appeared, and existing psychiatric symptoms exacerbated. With the measures taken to reduce the spread of the Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, and changes in the health system, it has been difficult for children and families to access mental health services. Globally, the usage of telepsychiatry applications has increased, and various help has been provided to children and families through online platforms. When Turkish literature was reviewed, we came across a limited number of articles on telepsychiatry practices in children and adolescents. In this article, four cases diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depression Disorder, Substance Use Disorder were presented, who were followed by telepsychiatry, and recommendations for future arrangements were made by reviewing the literature.