Psychological issues in children and youth during COVID-19 outbreak: A letter to Editor

Emerging COVID-19 disease has affected various aspects of people’s life. The psychological effects of this disease, especially in children and adolescents, include a wide range of disorders such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, the possibility of domestic violence, addiction and substance use, dependence on cyberspace and related complications, change in patterns and daily lifestyles such as sleep, physical activity and mobility pattern disorders. The reasons for these disorders also include various aspects, such as economic reasons, school closures, being away from friends, and lack of privacy at home and lack of access to support resources. Due to the importance of these disorders in children and adolescents, measures and suggestions have been presented in this field, some of which are psychological measures and treatments and others are related to schools, teachers and counselors.