‘The most stressful time ever’: how coronavirus affects children’s mental health

A pandemic that has completely upended lives has led to an increase in anxiety among young people, experts say

Barnet Pavão-Zuckerman’s 10-year-old daughter worries about her parents when they leave their home in Silver Spring, Maryland, to get groceries.

She’s concerned about her grandparents, too. And, though she’s been busy with virtual playdates and online learning, she’s bothered by the thought that she may never get to see her friends or teacher again in person.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/3bkr3zq