Children Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19 (2-CME Credit) Lecture

Zoom Link to the Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87170549610

In times of difficulty, it is normal for children and other family members to have strong reactions such as feeling sad, irritable, or confused, having sleeping disorders, physical reactions and fear of the unknown. Prolonged distress may result in mental health conditions and long-term repercussions on the functioning and coping capacity of both children and caregivers.

Everyone reacts differently. Some parents may immediately develop a new home routine, some may struggle to balance work and home duties. Some children may experience intense sadness or anger, others may be withdrawn or act as if nothing has occurred.

Attendees of this Children Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19 eLearning Lecture will learn the importance of the problem and the different presentations of mental health problems such as fear, stress, self-isolation, feeling of insecurity, and many more. Additionally, attendees will learn how the referral criteria and how to manage them in a primary or pediatric setting.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

1. The importance of children mental health during crisis time like COVID-19

2. Presentations of mental health problems in children during the COVID-19 pandemic such as stress, fear, anxiety and self-isolation

3. Diagnosis, Management of simple cases in the primary care and pediatric setting

4. Referring Criteria for uncontrolled mental health problems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This activity is designated for all pediatricians, doctors, psychiatrists, and nurses working in all healthcare facilities and dealing with child care.