A trauma-Informed Approach to the Pediatric COVID-19 Response
Abstract
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its related public health measures have undoubtedly affected the psychological well-being of children. In the United States, the national survey, Well-Being of Parents and Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic, highlighted that 14 of respondents reported worsening behavioral health for their children since the start of the pandemic,1 a phenomenon also reported in China.2 In this commentary, we explain how pandemic-related well-being effects can be explained by the neurobiology of trauma and toxic stress. We then introduce a trauma-informed framework that pediatricians can use in clinical practice to promote the health, well-being, and safety of children during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 27, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1125235
Entities
People
- Beth A Pletcher
- Binny Chokshi
- Joshua S Strait
Organizations
- Madigan Army Medical Center