Increase of depression among children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Helena Ludwig-Walz Indra Dannheim Lisa Maria Pfadenhauer Joerg M Fegert Martin Bujard

Published in: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health (2022)

An increase in depression symptoms occurred in a pre-pandemic vs. during-pandemic comparison within the COVID-19 pandemic, whereby pandemic-related restrictions (such as school closures) resulted in a considerable effect increase. Ensuring adequate supply of mental health recovery services and long-term monitoring is of high public health relevance.

Keyphrases

mental health
sars cov
coronavirus disease
public health
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
healthcare
physical activity
primary care
mental illness
drug induced