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Question

Global rates of depression and anxiety in children increased significantly during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Depression spiked to 25.5%, while anxiety rates doubled to 20.5% (Racine et al., 2021). With this escalation, countries across the world will need to allocate resources to address pediatric mental health concerns. Research regarding the long-term impact of the pandemic on mental health will also be necessary.ase study and answer the questions below in your initial response. Natalie is a 32-year-old who gave birth to a healthy baby girl 12 weeks ago. Two years ago, she had a stillborn son. Natalie was initially very excited about the birth of her baby and thrilled to receive attention from extended family and friends. Over the past two weeks, she has become withdrawn, anxious, and feeling very guilty about the fact that this baby survived when her son did not. She has continued to breastfeed but feels "disconnected" from the baby. Natalie's only contact with health care providers since delivery has been her obstetrician for a 6-week follow-up and her daughter's pediatrician for the 1-month and 2-month well-baby visits. Natalie's mental health was not addressed at either visit. She has sought care.