Life course predictors of child emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a prospective intergenerational cohort study.

Primrose LetcherChristopher J GreenwoodJacqui A MacdonaldJoanne RyanMeredith O'ConnorKimberly C ThomsonEbony J BidenFelicity PainterCatherine M OlssonBen EdwardsJennifer McIntoshElizabeth A SpryDelyse HutchinsonJoyce ClearyTim SladeCraig A Olsson

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)

Findings highlight the importance of taking a larger, intergenerational perspective to better equip young populations for future adversities. This involves not only investing in child, adolescent, and young adult emotional and relational health, but also in parents raising young families.

Keyphrases

mental health
young adults
middle aged
healthcare
public health
childhood cancer
current status
health information
human health