The following press release from the UK government paints a mixed picture of the effects the pandemic is having on children’s mental health. The State of the Nation report provides an in-depth picture of the experiences of children and young people during the pandemic and how it has affected their wellbeing.
Some challenges were identified including isolation from friends, learning from home, or worries that family or friends might get sick but many parents also reported improved relationships with their children and that the majority of children spent time in outside green spaces at least a couple of times a week during lockdown.
An interesting read with some surprise findings.
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