Keywords
Environment
Cognitive development
Mental health
Children
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Abstract
Objective: To analyze the influence of different environments on children's cognitive development and mental health, identifying specific areas of impairment and potential interventions to support healthy development. Methods: Integrative literature review, which used the PubMed Central (PMC) database, with the search strategy: (Environment) AND (Children) AND ((Cognitive Development) OR (Mental Health)) in the period from 2023 to 2024. After applying the search strategy, 1426 articles were found, and a total of 17 articles were selected for detailed analysis. Results: Studies have shown that the lack of emotional security compromises skills such as communication, socialization and attention, in addition to increasing the risk of problems such as aggression, hyperactivity and affective disorders in children. Interaction between parents and children is essential, with welcoming and cohesive family environments promoting better linguistic and behavioral development. Socioeconomic context plays a crucial role in neurodevelopment, with families of lower socioeconomic status having worse outcomes due to lack of access to essential resources. Final considerations: It is evident that future research is essential to deepen these interactions and develop effective strategies that ensure healthy development and good mental health in children from different contexts.
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