ISSN: 2578-5095
Authors: Dana Lev*
This review addresses the emerging field which analyzes the social and emotional effects of COVID-19 related disruptions on children and adolescents. Educators and counselors, as positive influencers on a student population, have an outsized role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students. This review looks at school-based services which provide a platform for effective emotional and mental health support. Public health policymakers should include school systems and the support services they can provide as part of the national COVID-19 recovery plan. One specific group of students which faces particular mental health challenges is the international ‘nomad’ student population, popularly referred to as ‘Third Culture Kids’ (TCK). International schools who cater to the needs of this population must adopt an extensive integration plan for newcomers in light of the challenges presented by COVID-19 related disruptions.
Keywords: Mental Health; School System; International Education; Third Culture Kids
