Publications by authors named "M USAMI"
Aim: This study examines the impact of COVID-19 pandemic-induced behavioral restrictions on child psychiatric inpatients in Japan, particularly focusing on limitations placed on outings and overnight stays as infection-control measures.
Methods: Data were collected from inpatients from the children's mental health registry between January 2016 and December 2022. The clinical data, such as age, gender, diagnosis, result of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, frequency of outings and overnight stays before and after the pandemic, were compared.
Article Synopsis
- The review highlights the importance of evaluating mental health information and activities by the CDC for application in Japan, especially for the new health center.
- The Japanese government is focusing on the New Center for Health Control to tackle children's mental health issues amid the ongoing health crisis.
- The findings stress the critical need to prioritize children's mental health and develop effective strategies to address the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.