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Children’s Mental Health Improved Quickly After COVID School Closures Ended

Researchers discovered that children who went back to school during COVID experienced far fewer mental health diagnoses than those who stayed remote.

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The following is excerpted from an online article posted by ScienceDaily

Researchers discovered that children who went back to school during COVID experienced far fewer mental health diagnoses than those who stayed remote. Anxiety, depression, and ADHD all declined as in-person learning resumed. Healthcare spending tied to these conditions also dropped. Girls showed the largest improvements, highlighting the importance of school-based structure and support.

Source: MedicalXpress
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251213042244.htm