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Arch Dis Child July 2021 PMID 33298552

Longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Giacomo Bignardi, Edwin S Dalmaijer, Alexander L Anwyl-Irvine, Tess A Smith, Roma Siugzdaite, Stepheni Uh, Duncan E Astle

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Peak: 8 in Jan 2021
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The discussions mostly reflect a cautious acknowledgment of the research's findings, exemplified by retweets and brief comments about the increased depression symptoms during lockdown, with some expressing concern about societal affects as seen in phrases like ‘saving one generation’ at the risk of ‘ruining another,’ indicating a moderate level of engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings, with some explicitly supporting the conclusion that lockdown measures affected children's mental health.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, referencing the article directly and briefly discussing its implications without deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments vary from simple retweets and brief remarks to some referencing the significance of the research, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests recognition of the study's importance, especially with comments highlighting the potential societal impact of increased childhood depression.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tracked 168 children's mental health before and during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, finding a significant rise in depression symptoms during this period.
  • The increase in depression was measured using self, caregiver, and teacher reports, with results showing a medium to large effect size, while anxiety symptoms did not significantly change.
  • These findings suggest that lockdown measures, especially school closures, may have directly affected children's mental health, highlighting the need for larger studies to identify at-risk children and understand long-term recovery.]
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Atle Dyregrov
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Longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown | Archives of Disease in Childhood https://t.co/55sgpjplS3

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In diesem geht es um den Umgang von Familien mit der aktuellen Corona-Situation. Viel Spass beim Anschauen! https://t.co/Jcxblshfal #scicomm #Covid #quarantinelife

Jan 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 397 followers View post →
Greg Ransom
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Kleine Weltentdecker*innen UZH
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In diesem geht es um den Umgang von Familien mit der aktuellen Corona-Situation. Viel Spass beim Anschauen! https://t.co/Jcxblshfal #scicomm #Covid #quarantinelife

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Ananda Galappatti
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Atle Dyregrov
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Longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown | Archives of Disease in Childhood https://t.co/55sgpjplS3

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RT @PrasadNagakumar: Longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown https://t.co/6Z9HeGS0Mj

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Prasad Nagakumar
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Longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown https://t.co/6Z9HeGS0Mj

Jan 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,046 followers View post →
Connie Sessa
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“Longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown | Archives of Disease in Childhood.” While trying to save one generation we are ruining another. https://t.co/VOlhLfw7U3

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Greg Ransom
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Margaret Molloy
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