Suddenly, everything changed. Children no longer go to school as they used to. They no longer have birthday parties or football games with friends. They can no longer invite friends to sleep over… Routines, priorities, everything changed in the life of our children . Now, they must stay in confinement with the adults. And they feel it all much more intensely. Many times, without us noticing it. They feel the differences in the usual routine, the alterations in the adults around them and they absorb their concerns, the moments of stress and tension. Is our children’s mental health at risk due to COVID-19? In the Hospital da Luz Podcast on Post-Covid Effects , we listen to Hospital da Luz Lisboa pedopsychiatrist, Fernando Santos , describing the warning signs and risks of this new reality for the young ones. Google | iTunes | Spotify More information and advice of Hospital da Luz about the novel coronavírus COVID-19 epidemic . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
