Children may experience ‘Social Cravings’ from prolonged isolation

Many children have grown especially lonely during this pandemic and quarantine days. There is much still need to learn about loneliness, the brain, and mental health, however scientists know that youth needs socialization for healthy development. 

Moreover, loneliness is associated with clinical depression and anxiety, even if manifestations only are seen months later. Although the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are unknown, experts have urged clinicians should prepare to confront the mental health consequences of children who are separated from friends and family they had bonds with outside of their household.

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