Fallout of societal lockdowns on children cannot be ignored

Children suffered greatly during the pandemic.
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SUBSCRIBEChildren suffered greatly during the pandemic.
As the new term starts, many teachers are observing a growing mental health crisis among thousands of primary school children.
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, frontline child welfare workers predicted a “tsunami” of problems. Societal lockdowns have contributed to an increased presentation of conditions such as chronic anxiety, depression, and social isolation.
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