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Anxiety and depressive symptoms of young children during the COVID-19 pandemic: Developmental trajectories and risk factors.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: depressive symptoms trajectory, were death of a loved one, parental perceived negative impact of the pandemic, avoidant- and information-focused parent-child emotion regulation strategies, parental mental health problems, and parental feelings of rejection toward the child. Most children were reported to have low levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 crisis, but some children experienced higher symptoms and may benefit from follow-up and support. If a future crisis occurs, it is advised to screen and intervene on a family level to protect young children's mental health. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Source: Developmental Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/dev0002021

Authors: Lisa J. G. Krijnen, Anneloes L. van Baar, Marthe R. Egberts, Trudy T. M. Mooren, Willemijn M. van Eldik, Alexandra C. De Young, Bregje van Rooijen, Mariken Spuij, Paul A. Boelen, Marjolein Verhoeven

Institutions: Utrecht University, Parnassia Groep, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413375573

FWCI: 2.35

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