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A conference was held in the city of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on providing mental health care to children and students whose environment has changed due to the spread of the new coronavirus. This meeting was held for the first time in the city of Rifu to discuss the current situation and problems related to mental health care for children and students whose home environment has changed due to the spread of the new coronavirus. On February 4, 13 people attended the event and reported on the current situation, including the president of the Rifu School Principals Association and educational consultants who respond to children’s requests. School social worker: “We may not show our anxiety, but we cannot erase the feeling of anxiety deep inside. All children and students, not just children who refuse to go to school, experience anxiety.” Also, “Parents”. … Opinions were expressed such as: “It is difficult to provide mental health care to children infected with coronavirus and unable to go to school” and “Parents may become stressed and violence may increase.” Toshihiro Miyamoto, deputy director of education at the Rifu City Education Bureau, said: “Although there are some problems with the infectious disease countermeasures, I hope we can all work together and move forward with a positive mindset that will not interfere with children’s learning.”