In this time of pandemic, all people in the world are affected, not only the adults but also the children especially with their mental health. Children are not the face of this pandemic. However, they run the risk of becoming one of its most prominent victims. While they have thankfully been largely spared from the direct health effects of COVID-19 - at least to date – the crisis is having a profound effect on their wellbeing. All children, of all ages, and in all countries, are being affected, in particular by the socio-economic impacts and, in some cases, by mitigation measures that may inadvertently do more harm than good. This is a universal crisis and, for some children, the impact will be lifelong. The disruption to routines, education, recreation, as well as concern for family income and health, is leaving many young people feeling afra...