Factors of the quarantine and their impact in the mental health of children and adolescents

• The closure of schools, borders, and places of entertainment, resulted in a great psychological impact, mainly on children and adolescents. • The demotivation and discontent experienced by students, especially teenagers, which can hinder their academic performance. • Excessive use of digital devices can have the effect of vulnerability, cyberbullying, weight gain, and impaired physical development. • Quarantine itself can be harmful, as it generates a sudden break in routine related to a climate of fear, worry, and doubt. • An especially vulnerable group is young people with pre-existing mental disorders.

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