Preparing for the Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Youth

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The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to have long-term and global effects that the vaccine may not ease. Children and adolescents endured unprecedented periods of loneliness, social isolation, financial stressors, in-home conflicts, changes in living circumstances, and variable access to healthcare, resulting in increased mental health sequelae. Timely recognition of students’ anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors will allow appropriate interventions to de-escalate these feelings and prevent suicidal ideations and attempts. As youth return to school, their mental health needs will not subside. School nurses and the multidisciplinary team have a vital role in impacting this population’s already surging increase of mental and behavioral health disorders.

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O’Shea, E. R., Phillips, K. E., O’Shea, K. N., & Roney, L. N. (2022). Preparing for the Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Youth. NASN School Nurses, 37(2), 64–69. https://doi.org/10.1177/1942602X211052626

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