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Brae Anne McArthur

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Associate professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary

Not only did youth mental health difficulties increase during COVID-19, but they became more prevalent as the pandemic persisted. (Shutterstock)

August 9, 2021

Child and youth mental health problems have doubled during COVID‑19

Brae Anne McArthur, University of Calgary; Nicole Racine, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

New research shows the dire effects of the pandemic on the mental health of children and youth, with as many as 25 per cent of young people affected. Immediate action can help address this distress.

Screen time can benefit children over age two if it’s the right kinds of programming. (Vidmir Raic/Pixabay)

March 26, 2020

Coronavirus: 5 tips for navigating children’s screen time during social distancing

Brae Anne McArthur, University of Calgary and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary

With parents trying to work from home while schools and daycare services are closed, some children may get more screen time than usual during COVID-19 social distancing.

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