Navigating Students' Mental Health in the Wake of COVID-19: Using Public Health Crises to Inform Research and Practice

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of children and adolescents, and this book highlights the need for reform in mental health services to better meet their needs. It emphasizes the importance of anticipating and preparing for other public health disruptions, particularly in schools, and provides insights into how to address students' mental health needs in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of children and adolescents, highlighting the need for future practice and reform to better address these complex needs. This comprehensive book explores the various factors that contribute to the heightened mental health risks during public health crises, such as pandemics, and proposes necessary reforms to mental health services to better support children and youths during and after such events.

The book identifies the specific conditions that arise during public health crises, such as social isolation, fear, and uncertainty, which exacerbate the mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents. It also emphasizes the importance of anticipating and preparing for future public health disruptions, as they can have long-lasting effects on the mental well-being of individuals not yet reached adulthood.

While mental health services across all settings are considered, the book pays particular attention to the role of schools in providing for the mental health of children and adolescents and in preparing for the mental health implications of future public health disruptions. It explores the challenges schools face in addressing mental health needs, such as limited resources, stigma, and a lack of trained professionals. The book offers practical strategies and recommendations for schools to develop effective mental health programs and support systems for students.

The book is designed to be of equal use to students, researchers, teachers, educational psychologists, social workers, and practitioners working in schools and communities to address students' mental health needs. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the effects of COVID-19 on students' mental health, offers insights into the underlying causes of these challenges, and provides practical strategies for dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic.

By examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents, this book contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the importance of mental health support in education and society. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, and practitioners seeking to improve the mental well-being of young people and create resilient communities in the face of future public health crises.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032205311