Consequences of COVID-19 on the psychological and emotional health in elementary schools: a systematic review

Abstract

INTRODUCTION. The crisis caused by COVID-19 and the measures taken by the governments have left their mark in people’s lives, especially in primary school children. METHOD. This systematic review aims to find out the impact of the coronavirus has been on the mental and psychological health of boys and girls in primary schools, during confinement and social isolation. Therefore, the main objective is to know, collect and describe the recent knowledge about it. RESULTS. It has been shown that the measures taken affected minors, causing suicidal ideation, fears and phobias that affected their psychological and emotional health. Some studies suggest that some protective factors may be the family context and fluid communication in their homes. Also, physical exercise and healthy behaviours are vital. To promote a good state of emotional health, it is essential to network the different community and health services involved in childhood live. DISCUSSION. It is necessary to continue doing studies on the consequences of COVID-19 in minors. Also work socio-educatively with reference adults on strategies to deal with risk factors.