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Less passive screen time, more structure better for kids' mental health during pandemic

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Oct 3, 2022 07:50 PM
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having a structured daily schedule and getting enough sleep
Less passive screen time, more structure better for kids' mental health during pandemic
Mental health problems increased dramatically among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among those who experienced high levels of pandemic-related stressors including serious illness or death of a family member, significant financial loss, and social isolation
better mental health during the pandemic including having a structured daily routine, limiting passive screen time use, limiting exposure to news media about the pandemic, and to a lesser extent spending more time in nature, and getting the recommended amount of sleep."