ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “The long-term mental health effects of closing schools during COVID-19 lockdowns | ABC NEWS” – below is their description.
There have been many voices calling on authorities to avoid blanket closures of schools during future lockdowns.
Now there’s emerging evidence of the long-term effects on kids, particularly when it comes to school refusal.
Mental health experts say repeated lockdowns have resulted in a new group of students who are too anxious to go to school.
Mary Gearin reports.
ABC News (Australia) YouTube Channel
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