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This review aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 school closures on the mental health and social development of children and adolescents in the U.S.

June 20, 2026Open Access

COVID-19's Impact on School-Age Children and Adolescents Mental Health and Social Development in the United States: A Systematic Review

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This review aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 school closures on the mental health and social development of children and adolescents in the U.S.
Systematic review of 1,973 articles using the PRISMA framework.
Inclusion of six quantitative studies examining over 1.3 million children and adolescents in U.S. public schools.
Analysis of various factors affecting mental health outcomes, including peer interactions and parental support.
Increased rates of anxiety and depression were reported post-closure, including heightened behavioral difficulties.
Significant declines in social connectedness and academic performance were observed among children during remote learning.
Protective factors like parental support mitigated some negative effects, while risk factors included income loss and parental stress.

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Systematic review explores COVID-19 effects on mental health and social development, indicating significant negative outcomes for youth.

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Kavita Starr (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3630f5db0793dc1a537ee5 https://doi.org/10.6082/7vk59-f2p37

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COVID-19's Impact on School-Age Children and Adolescents Mental Health and Social Development in the United States: A Systematic Review

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