Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Department of MS Program in Transdisciplinary Long-Term Care, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan

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• Research   
  Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children's Mental Health in Taiwan: 2021-2022, Two-Year Follow-up Study
  Author(s): Wei-Hsien Chien*, Hsin-Fang Chang, Kai-Hsun Wang, Yi-Nuo Shih, Yi-Hsien Tai, Ming-chih Chen and Ben-Chang Shia*
  
  Background: According to the most comprehensive mental health report in the past two decades by the World Health Organization, nearly one billion people experienced mental health issues prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Following its outbreak in 2021, the rates of depression and anxiety increased by 25%, which highlights its impact on mental health at the global scale. This study aims to elucidate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health and to raise awareness among various stakeholders, including educators and governments. Methods: To analyze and evaluate the indicators of mental health in children, we used a structured questionnaire that was previously designed with good reliability and validity. We focused on assessing six major categories related to children’s mental he.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35241/2329-891X.24.12.422

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