How to Deal with Coronosomnia in Children?

Zeinab Hemati, Motahar Heidari‑Beni, Shahrzad Mortazavi, Roya Kelishadi

Abstract


The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) outbreak affected all normal routine activities. It has led to considerable negative effects on children’s mental health. Quarantine, social distancing, and school closures have led to anxiety and stress and at the final step, they affect the quality of children’s daily lives. Still the evidence related to COVID‑19 outbreak and mental health is limited in the pediatric age group. These days, we are facing a new sleep problem, named coronosomnia.

Keywords


Coronosomnia; COVID‑19; Sleep

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