Cambridge study shows depression in children during coronavirus lockdown increased ‘substantially’
This comes as little surprise to many parents.
(From The Washington Examiner)
“During the UK lockdown, children’s depression symptoms have increased substantially, relative to before lockdown,” the study read. “The scale of this effect has direct relevance for the continuation of different elements of lockdown policy, such as complete or partial school closures.”
Several studies have shown increased depression and suicidal thoughts in young adults, but the Cambridge research is the first longitudinal study that tracked the mental health effects of lockdowns on young children.
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