Quarantine and Isolation
Extended periods of ‘lockdown,’ in which entire populations were urged to remain in their homes save to obtain necessary supplies, care for others, or exercise, were one of the most critical public health measures taken during the COVID-19 epidemic.
The epidemic of COVID-19 and the resulting limitations enforced by governments around the world have had significant social and psychological consequences, particularly for young adults.
Isolation and social distancing measures have been used over the world to safeguard against the possibility of COVID-19 infection. On these reasons, different governments have been implementing regional and national containment measures or lockdowns since January 2020.
Lockdown
The lockdown restrictions have had a significant influence on the mental health of every individuals. Everybody have felt overwhelmed and stressed hence mental health deteriorated.
Effects of Lockdown
- psychological impact : Young carers need more psychological support in dealing with day-to-day life, according to the study, as well as more access to peer support, whether online or in person.
- loneliness: Loneliness is a major risk factor for children’s and young people’s mental health and well-being during lockdown. Increases in children and young people experiencing loneliness may be linked to mental health problems in children and young people, according to a fast evaluation of the connection between loneliness and mental health.
- Anxiety: Concerns about the future and school Worries and concerns about their education (all ages), missing school (all ages), transitions and being away from school (primary school age), academic pressures (secondary school age), their career (young adults) are among the other factors influencing the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, according to emerging evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lack of social interaction, boredom, inability to attend school, financial concerns, and general anxiety about the future are all factors that have an affect on mental health and wellness.
- Family issues: The effects of quarantine on both the relational familial situations in which children and young people are isolating, as well as the implications on the mental health and wellbeing of parents and caregivers in general, is a significant concern.Such traumatic occurrences can include, but are not limited to, witnessing or experiencing domestic violence, abuse, and neglect, as well as substance misuse, mental health issues, parental separation, and a general lack of sense of safety, stability, and connectedness. Similarly, social isolation and loneliness have been found to have a deleterious impact on adult mental health outcomes.
- Insufficient resources: The length of isolation, fear of infection, frustration and boredom, and insufficient resources and information are all elements that have been found to affect stresses and wellbeing.
- Financial instability: Concerns about finances, family life, and the future According to emerging findings from the COVID-19 epidemic, many individuals are apprehensive or concerned about the future. Adults who are unemployed, in particular, have reported struggling19, with a quarter of this group feeling hopeless, with key concerns about financial stability.
- Depression: Sleep deprivation was found to be strongly linked to an increase in depression symptoms. A decrease in alcohol consumption was also seen, as well as a significant change toward a ‘evening’ diurnal preference. Depression are likely to increase suicidal thoughts.
Conclusion
The goal of this article is to offer an overview of the evidence on the mental health and wellbeing effects of lockdown on children and young people during the COVID-19 epidemic and other analogous incidents in the past.
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