The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about severe disruptions and unpredictability in the daily lives of children and adolescents. Isolation and contact restrictions due to the safety measures of Covid-19 may increase exposures to vulnerabilities and risks factors that can threaten mental health.

This crosstalk aims to address topics on the development of Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on children and adolescents’ mental health, as well as strategies to support children and their families during this difficult time.