Covid-19: Children exhibiting behaviour disorders due to lockdowns, curfews
Many students are struggling emotionally due to the postponement of exams and imposition of lockdowns and curfews amid the current Covid-19 surge.
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UPDATED: April 23, 2021 13:46 IST
Many children and students are suffering amid the lockdown and curfews imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo Credits- PTI)
State after state is imposing curfews and partial lockdown to curb the surge in numbers, but a longer quarantine period, fear of infection, helplessness, frustration, boredom, inadequate information, and financial loss is creating stress for citizens.
Lockdown affects different people differently. For some, it is a time to take a break and to look at priorities for others it is an extremely stressful time that leads to anxiety and various degrees of depression.
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Lockdown, increased screen time takes a toll on mental health of children
Lockdown, increased screen time takes a toll on mental health of children
The Covid-induced lockdown has caused many mental health issues among children.
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The Covid-induced lockdown has caused psychosocial and mental health issues among several children. According to doctors, the number of kids with lockdown-related ailments has increased across hospitals, with at least two such cases being reported every week.
A 22-month-old child from Mumbai was diagnosed with speech regression due to increased screen time. The child was brought to Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital in the city with complaints of behavioural change.