Research-To-Practice Brief

Mental Health and Substance Use Considerations Among Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This brief identifies factors contributing to poor mental health and substance use outcomes among children during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on groups of children who are particularly at risk and barriers to accessing mental health care. While data has been limited for this population, the brief draws upon the National Survey of Children’s Health, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, and surveys conducted during the pandemic.
Source
Partner Resources
Topics/Subtopics
Supportive Services
Health/Behavioral Health Referrals and Supports
Special Populations
Publication Date
2021-05-26
Section/Feed Type
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