Coronavirus and Trauma: Implications for Children and Young People

Videos and guides to help parents, carers and other key adults to support children and young people’s during the pandemic.

Some children and young people will have potentially traumatic experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic. This may be related to coronavirus or they may be particularly affected because of previous experiences of trauma. Many will recover with support from family and friends, but others will need clinical intervention.

Video

Why understanding the past is crucial during a crisis

Children and young people who have previous experiences of trauma may respond to coronavirus and the accompanying lockdown in distinct ways. This short video explains how adaptations to past experiences may make them more vulnerable to changes in the family, the community and society.

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Coronavirus: Signs & Symptoms of Trauma in Children and Young People

How do we know when we should be concerned about a child or young person’s response to the pandemic? This brief video and guide explain the symptoms of trauma and how parents, carers and other adults in a child’s life can identify who may need additional help. 

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Promoting psychological recovery and wellbeing

Six helpful evidence-based principles to guide the adults who are helping and supporting children and young people affected by the coronavirus when the child or a family member has been very ill and survived.  

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Traumatic Bereavement

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Research Roundup

COVID-19 Research Roundup

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Resource

Coronavirus Support

For more mental health and wellbeing support in relation to Coronavirus, check out the Anna Freud Centre Coronavirus support pages.

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