Children in confinement. What symptoms can children and adolescents experience in domestic confinement?

We know that not all children and adolescents respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes that parents should be aware of include: • Excessive crying or irritation in young children • Regression to behaviors that had already been conquered (for example, urine loss accidents or bladder problems) • Excessive worry or sadness…

Confinement: Unpleasant or pleasant experience?

Domestic confinement is often an unpleasant experience for anyone who goes through it. Separation from loved ones, loss of freedom, uncertainty about the status of the disease, work overload and confusion of roles can occasionally create traumatic effects. Some symptoms can be amplified if those in confinement do not have access to health care and…

Did Covid-19 make us more stressed?

The 2019 coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) can be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about an ilness can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Dealing with stress is important to make you more satisfied and quiet to the people you care about. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. The way reacts to…

And after Covid-19?

We went through confined months and since May we have rehearsed the first steps outside. We were afraid because we don’t know what will happen. Do we have to go home again? We don’t know, we don’t know, we don’t know … Being away from others or being exposed to COVID-19 can be stressful, even…