COVID-19 and Kids: How Distance Learning Affected Minds in Saudi Arabia

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, schools in Saudi Arabia had to shut down. Students started learning from home, which lasted for a couple of years. This change was massive, and it had a big impact on kids' mental health. This study looks into how kids and teens handled the switch to online classes. It focuses on the mental health challenges they faced and how they coped with them.Distance learning brought its own set of problems. Kids had to deal with emotional issues like feeling isolated and stressed. They also struggled with concentrating on schoolwork at home. On the bright side, many kids found new ways to stay connected with friends and teachers, even from a distance. This helped them feel less alone. The study also shows that parents played a crucial role. They supported their kids, helped them with schoolwork, and created a positive learning environment at home. This made a big difference in how kids handled the changes. It's important to remember that every kid is unique, so their experiences and coping mechanisms varied.