A new study has found that the rates of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents were significantly higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than they were pre-pandemic.
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Screen Time Linked to OCD in U.S. Preteens
For preteens, the odds of developing OCD over a two-year period increased by 13% for every hour they played video games, and by 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Read MoreTeens and Cyberbullying 2022
Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviors asked about in a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 14-May 4, 2022.
Read MoreStudy Finds That Online Learning During COVID-19 was Detrimental to Teen Mental Health, School Satisfaction, Performance
The unprecedented COVID-related shutdown of classroom learning caused undue stress, low levels of social inclusion, and low satisfaction with school for many—and mental health issues for some, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis.
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