In February 2022 In February 2022, in February 2022, the Department of Education released its annual State of the Nation report that examines youngsters and children in the classroom for the 2020/21 academic calendar year.
Since this is the period of the coronavirus epidemic, the report will shed light on the ways people aged 5 and above were affected by and have recovered from the entire pandemic.
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The report’s findings
It’s not a surprise that the pandemic afflicted all of us regardless of age. Being separated from families, friends, colleagues and our classmates made us feel lonely on the surface. Meanwhile, the uncertainty surrounding the lockdowns triggered anxieties.
Therefore, it’s no surprising that mental wellbeing of children and adolescents suffered a decline during the outbreak. This State of the Nation report states that the most significant decline in well-being was correlated with the closing of schools in February 2021.
Since the schools have been returned to normal, the report has found positive improvements in the mental health of children and adolescents from the time of the epidemic. This indicates a link between school attendance and well-being and school attendance, since those with better wellbeing ratings had a higher likelihood to go to school regularly.
At the moment, over 8,000 schools and colleges have applied for an advanced Mental Health Lead Training Grant as part of a pledge to provide around 400 of the mental health assistance groups accessible to more than 3 million students in 2023.
How can help promote mental health in young children and adolescents from home?
If your child is hesitant to return to school or you’re beginning to observe mental health issues that are not part of the school environment There are a variety of ways we can help the mental health of our children and teens at home, which includes:
1. Allow them to play
The act of playing can provide children with the opportunity to enjoy themselves and be creative as well as interact with others. Let them play in the outdoors and indoors with their favorite toys or activities. It is helpful if this is part of a fun game, such as having children to ride on Lamborghinis to make up the driver of a race car for a boost in their mood or to distract them while you look into what is troubling them.
2. Listen and be present.
Take some time to hear your child’s speak about. This could happen while they play, when they are distracted, or during a particular time dedicated to discussing their emotions.
3. Encourage routines
Help your children develop healthy habits during the day that improve not just mental health but also physical health. The routine of their day can have an impact on mental wellbeing, and reduce anxiety around the uncertainty.
4. Don’t forget to express your emotions
Children may be a part of them However, that doesn’t make their thoughts any less important. Be sure to consider their words seriously, and help them by providing the emotional and practical help they need through the difficult times.
5. Look for signs that indicate you are experiencing problems to consult for help from a professional
If you’re worried about the health of your child or you have noticed an alteration in their routines or behaviour, you are able to get access to the children’s and youth’s mental health service (CYPMHS) through your GP on the NHS.
