According to a questionnaire survey conducted by the National Center for Child Health and Development on the effects of corona illness on children's mental health, about 30% of upper elementary school to junior high school students "do not consult with anyone" even if they have depression. I understood that I answered.
Experts point out that "it is necessary to create a state in which children can open their hearts."
In December last year, a group at the National Center for Child Health and Development sent a questionnaire to children from fifth grade to third grade in 50 local governments nationwide to find out what kind of effect the corona disaster had on their children's mental health. In total, we received responses from more than 2,400 people.
According to this, 9% of 5th and 6th graders and 13% of junior high school students were frequently depressed, showing symptoms of moderate or higher depression.
Also, when asked if they could talk to someone if they had symptoms of depression, 25% of 5th and 6th graders and 35% of junior high school students answered, "I will look at the situation a little more without consulting anyone." rice field.
According to the group, the more severe the symptoms of depression, the higher the percentage of children who answered that they would not consult.
Naho Morisaki, director of the Social Medicine Research Department of the National Center for Child Health and Development, said, "There is a tendency that children in difficult situations do not want to bother. It is necessary to listen to the voices of children and create a state where they can easily open their hearts. ".