Save the Children Finland (Save the Children) has also said that the protracted pandemic has weakened the economic situation of families with children in Finland, which has caused a great demand for food aid.
UNICEF: The COVID-19 pandemic could have long-term effects on childrenโs mental health
A new UNICEF report shows that the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated mental illness in children and young people and that their impact on their well-being may be felt in the years to come.
Named after the study The State of the World’s Children 2021; On My Mind: Promoting, Protecting, and Taking Care of Childrenโs Mental Health, no significant efforts were made to address children ‘s mental health problems even before the pandemic, as governments around the world spend only about 2% of their health budgets on mental health spending.
With nearly 46,000 young people dying of suicide each year, the report calls on governments and institutions to invest in improving the mental health of children, young people and carers, especially vulnerable populations.
IL: The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the financial situation of families with children
Evening paper reports that the ongoing pandemic has led to many families, especially families with children, suffering from long-term financial problems due to layoffs, unemployment and other challenges.
Save the Children Finland, a children’s rights group, has allegedly faced a significant demand for food aid. The organization has already provided more than โฌ 1 million worth of bookings for families with children, and is said to have helped more than 10,000 families and nearly 27,000 children.
Tahira Sequeira
Helsinki Times
Source: The Nordic Page