May 25, 2023
ARE KIDS THE BIGGEST VICTIMS OF THE PANDEMIC?
SickKids VS Mental Health Crisis
The kids aren't all right. During COVID, depression, anxiety and eating disorders skyrocketed. Families struggled. And a SickKids team started gathering data. Their real-time findings went on to influence policy and deepen knowledge of children's mental health.
Related Extras
- New research reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic on child and youth mental health
- SickKids releases new research on how COVID-19 pandemic has impacted child and youth mental, physical health
- Live Webinar on Kids’ Mental Health & COVID-19 at the Ontario Science Centre
- New study shows increases in depression and anxiety symptoms in youth
- Over 50% of children reported depressive symptoms in second wave
- Researchers found shutdowns increased screen time and time away from friends has significantly increased levels of depression and anxiety in school-aged children. In vulnerable families, the effects are even worse
- Mental Health in the context of COVID 19
Contributors
- Evdokia Anagnostou
- Paul D. Arnold
- Catherine S. Birken
- Christie L. Burton
- Alice Charach
- Katherine Tombeau Cost
- Jennifer Crosbie
- Elizabeth Kelley
- Daphne J. Korczak
- Jonathon L. Maguire
- Suneeta Monga
- Rob Nicolson
- Russell J. Schachar
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As a SickKids Foundation writer, Hannah works closely with world-renowned SickKids scientists, physicians, and researchers, turning dense medical jargon into engaging content about the latest research and treatments for kids. She’s inspired by the hope and perseverance of young patients and their families, a fantastic team of colleagues, and her three young girls at home.
