Third UK lockdown had ‘biggest negative impact’ on children’s mental health

Joe Lepper
Thursday, December 1, 2022

Covid-19 restrictions introduced in early 2021 had the biggest negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children than any other lockdown during the pandemic, research has found.

Pupils who felt 'connected' to schools during lockdown saw a small decrease in wellbeing, reseachers say. Picture: AdobeStock/Mediteraneo
Pupils who felt 'connected' to schools during lockdown saw a small decrease in wellbeing, reseachers say. Picture: AdobeStock/Mediteraneo

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