This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents, highlighting challenges related to mental health, social development, and education. It delves into the Re-Entry to School process during pandemic waves, where disruptions impacted young individuals’ emotional well-being and learning. Additionally, the book presents targeted psychosocial interventions that were successfully implemented to address stress, foster resilience, and strengthen emotional empowerment in school settings.
A standout feature is the Resilience and Intervention Model, designed to guide professionals and caregivers through the three critical phases of a respiratory pandemic: before, during, and after. Written in clear and accessible language, it serves as a valuable tool for educators, mental health professionals, parents, and policymakers, offering practical strategies to support children’s and adolescents’ well-being.
By leveraging key lessons learned from COVID-19, this book provides essential insights, evidence-based practices, and actionable solutions for addressing future respiratory pandemics, ensuring effective preparedness, intervention, and recovery for younger populations.
The Psychology of Pandemics
While virologists predict the next pandemic, little attention has been paid to the psychological factors that influence the spread of infection, emotional distress, and social disruption. This book is the first comprehensive analysis of the psychology of pandemics.
