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See us, hear us! children, adolescents and families in Saskatchewan coping with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

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dc.contributor.authorPisolkar, Vaidehi
dc.contributor.authorDena, Isabelle
dc.contributor.authorGreen, Kathryn L.
dc.contributor.authorPalmer-Clarke, Yolanda
dc.contributor.authorHinz, Tamara
dc.contributor.authorMuhajarine, Nazeem
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-22T18:11:38Z
dc.date.available2024-12-22T18:11:38Z
dc.date.issued2024-06-02
dc.description© 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/),which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. The terms on which this articlehas been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent.
dc.description.abstractPurpose To examine the lived experiences of children and adolescents coping with mental health issues and seeking mental health services in Saskatchewan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In our descriptive phenomenological qualitative study, we interviewed forty-six individuals, including children aged 8–15 and their parents. Thematic analysis was applied to interpret the interview data. Results Our analysis identified three key themes: pyscho-behavioural impact, academic impact, and social impact. The pandemic adversely affected children due to factors like changes in behaviours such as increased screen time and decreased physical activity, limited access to mental health services, and disruptions to schooling and social interactions. Coping mechanisms varied, ranging from the utilization of available mental health supports and services to individual and family-based strategies. Disparities in timely access to mental health services were evident, with financially stable families accessing private services, while others struggled, particularly in rural areas. Families demonstrated resilience through parental efforts to seek balance and prioritize safety amidst COVID-19 challenges. Conclusions Social connectedness served as a crucial buffer against pandemic-induced stress. Children faced difficulty in accessing timely mental health services and supports. Echoing participant experiences, our findings emphasize the urgency of targeted interventions and policy adjustments to address existing gaps in mental health service accessibility and availability.
dc.description.sponsorshipRoyal University Hospital Foundation and jointly by Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) and Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF).
dc.description.versionPeer Reviewed
dc.identifier.citationPisolkar, V., Dena, I., Green, K. L., Palmer-Clarke, Y., Hinz, T., & Muhajarine, N. (2024). See us, hear us! Children, adolescents and families in Saskatchewan... International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2361494
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/17482631.2024.2361494
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10388/16356
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor and Francis
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canadaen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ca/
dc.subjectCOVID-19 pandemic
dc.subjectmental health
dc.subjectchildren
dc.subjectfamilies
dc.subjectcoping
dc.subjectsocial determinants of health
dc.subjectanxiety
dc.subjectdepression
dc.subjectequity
dc.subjectmental health services
dc.titleSee us, hear us! children, adolescents and families in Saskatchewan coping with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
dc.typeArticle

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