Mental health of children with and without special healthcare needs and of their caregivers during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.
Anne GewenigerAnneke HaddadMichael BarthHenriette HöglAnnette MundShrabon InsanThorsten LangerPublished in: BMJ paediatrics open (2022)
Our study identifies CSHCN as a particularly vulnerable group in terms of mental health outcomes. Psychosocial factors were important predictors of parent-reported child mental health problems. Policy measures should consider the importance of social support systems for vulnerable children and their families, and aim to provide accessible mental health support for caregivers.