Coronavirus and Trauma: Implications for Children and Young People

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.

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.