The collection of discussions demonstrates a strong consensus on the positive correlation between adventurous play and mental health, with examples like references to specific research papers, mentions of reduced anxiety and depression, and calls to encourage outdoor activities for children. The tone is mostly supportive and enthusiastic, emphasizing the importance of play for emotional resilience and developmental benefits.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions support the article’s findings, emphasizing how adventurous, outdoor play positively influences children’s mental health.
InterestHigh interest
Posts consistently show high interest, referencing specific research, key findings, and theories about play and well-being.
EngagementHigh engagement
Many posts cite studies, quote authors like Dr. Helen Dodd, and call for outdoor activity, indicating deep involvement and active discussion.
ImpactHigh impact
The widespread sharing of research results and calls to action suggest these discussions may shape attitudes and policies towards children's play and mental health.
Abstract in brief
The study explores how different types of play, especially adventurous play, relate to children's mental health, finding that more adventurous play is linked to fewer emotional problems and greater happiness during stressful times like the Covid-19 lockdown.
Data from two UK samples indicate small but significant associations, and these positive effects of adventurous play are more noticeable in children from lower-income families.
The findings support the idea that adventurous play may help prevent mental health issues in children by providing valuable learning experiences and emotional benefits.]
New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth across 2 samples (consistent after controlling for demographics & parent mental health).
With @DrRachelNesbit @FitzyLily @ChYMe_Exe @UofE_Research @UKRI_News https://t.co/9hwN1ogeOX
May 20, 2022 · 52 likes · 19 shares · 3,118 followersView post →
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Rachel Nesbit
@DrRachelNesbit · X
May 20, 2022 · 35 likes · 13 shares · 1,088 followersView post →
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Play Scotland
@PlayScotland · X
⭐️New research proving the benefits of regular play on children’s mental health, wellbeing and happiness through lockdown.
May 20, 2022 · 26 likes · 17 shares · 20,502 followersView post →
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Medical Xpress
@medical_xpress · X
#Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https://t.co/qhEI8rlkk1
May 20, 2022 · 24 likes · 9 shares · 172,891 followersView post →
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API
@apiplay · X
New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the home setting, #playgrounds are the most popular location for #outdoorplay: https://t.co/FFPBa6t6DD @DrHelenDodd #PlayMustStay #EqualPlay https://t.co/U66fydc9xB
May 24, 2022 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 2,535 followersView post →
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Olga Shemyakina
@olgabaev · X
A ✨paper by @DrHelenDodd @FitzyLily @DrRachelNesbit reminds us that kids need time for adventurous play out of sight of adults, such as climbing trees & riding bikes.
These thrilling plays help kids manage #stress in challenging events & fix #anxiety.
May 21, 2022 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 769 followersView post →
Explores how adventurous play impacts children's mental health, showing that more adventurous activities are linked to fewer emotional problems and increased happiness, especially during stressful times like the…
This study explores how different types of play, especially adventurous play, relate to children's mental health, finding that more adventurous play is linked to fewer emotional problems and greater happiness during…
RT @post_liberal: ‘Whilst 70% of mothers surveyed in the United States reported that they played outdoors daily as children, only 31% of th…
Nov 10, 2024 · 1 share · 6,053 followersView post →
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IHPE (Dr Michael Craig Watson - Trustee)
@InstituteHPE · X
RT @InstituteHPE: Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health
https://t.co/JKjcY8sNcj https…
Jan 25, 2024 · 1 share · 3,019 followersView post →
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IHPE (Dr Michael Craig Watson - Trustee)
@InstituteHPE · X
Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health
https://t.co/JKjcY8sNcj https://t.co/U8ZBPcClwd
Jan 24, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,019 followersView post →
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Professor Helen Dodd
@DrHelenDodd · X
@wkrussell @GeekDadGamer @playengland And the link between adventurous play and mental health in kids is a key finding in this paper - https://t.co/kuihetMq0m
Nov 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,118 followersView post →
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Sensory Integration Education
@SINetwork · X
This study investigated the association between the time that children aged 5–11 years spent playing adventurously and their mental health.
#Play #PlayMatters
https://t.co/YYm5sxy0we https://t.co/mMJkZCbv6R
Aug 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 6,930 followersView post →
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Occupational Therapy is #StrengthsInAction
@OTDenise · X
Child’s #Play : Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health https://t.co/fvRtgjLT9E
Children can learn through play
Associations between
Adventurous Play & #ChildMentalHealth
@DrRachelNesbit
https://t.co/VOuLuKHdxG https://t.co/5dVhq6q4SV
Feb 16, 2023 · 1 like · 3,022 followersView post →
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Health Action Research Group
@HealthAction_UK · X
Research suggests that a healthy diet, physical activity, adventurous play - https://t.co/nn5Ud224T4 - being a Scout or Guide and even music - https://t.co/oCOt0inWXn - are all good for children’s mental health. Time for a more holistic approach?
#preventionbeatscure https://t.co/24MBxa3WPQ
‘Whilst 70% of mothers surveyed in the United States reported that they played outdoors daily as children, only 31% of their children were reported to do so.’
https://t.co/MakUU0GjGu
Jan 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,686 followersView post →
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Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X
Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds
https://t.co/QQlAig9TvF
https://t.co/GXMkt1HaRx https://t.co/rHq4SQUFhC
Children are becoming more depressed due to spending too little time OUTDOORS - get the kids OUTSIDE; please join us in our plight!
#outdoorlearning #outdooreducation #mudpies #bristolkids #bristollife #forestschool #mudpieexplorers #MentalHealthMatters
https://t.co/aGh6BaWE7n https://t.co/jduG6w9kcL
Research by @DrHelenDodd and her team found that adventurous play helps build resilience in children and helps prevent mental health problems https://t.co/xKBFa0LnGr
RT @BoStjerne: Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health - children who spend more time playing adventurously have few…
Jun 18, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,151 followersView post →
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Bo Stjerne Thomsen
@BoStjerne · X
Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health - children who spend more time playing adventurously have fewer internalising problems and more positive affect https://t.co/9QLl4wRGxd
Jun 18, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,220 followersView post →
RT @medical_xpress: #Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https:…
May 26, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,786 followersView post →
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ninalouise213
@ninalouise213 · X
RT @Neil_McAvoy:
May 26, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,292 followersView post →
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Landscape & Amenity
@LAPUMagazine · X
RT @apiplay: New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the ho…
May 24, 2022 · 9 shares · 6,409 followersView post →
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Inclusive Play UK
@InclusiveplayUK · X
RT @apiplay: New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the ho…
May 24, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,638 followersView post →
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Kompan UK
@KompanUK · X
RT @apiplay: New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the ho…
May 24, 2022 · 9 shares · 2,225 followersView post →
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API Chair
@API_ChairUK · X
RT @apiplay: New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the ho…
May 24, 2022 · 9 shares · 654 followersView post →
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Mental Health Bot
@MentalHealthBo5 · X
RT @apiplay: New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the ho…
May 24, 2022 · 9 shares · 12,691 followersView post →
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API
@apiplay · X
New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the home setting, #playgrounds are the most popular location for #outdoorplay: https://t.co/FFPBa6t6DD @DrHelenDodd #PlayMustStay #EqualPlay https://t.co/U66fydc9xB
May 24, 2022 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 2,535 followersView post →
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Mental Health Bot
@MentalHealthBo5 · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 24, 2022 · 19 shares · 12,691 followersView post →
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MQSoE outdoor play
@MQDoES_outdoor · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 24, 2022 · 19 shares · 511 followersView post →
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MB
@JZBCE · X
In a large study, it was concluded the more adventurous children play, the better their mental health during COVID! (DOI: 10.1007/s10578-022-01363-2)
After these years, we all could use a little adventure. Get out and explore the woods, try a new skill, or try new restaurants.
May 23, 2022 · 5 shares · 5,763 followersView post →
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Neil Coleman OPAL Mentor
@neil_play · X
RT @Neil_McAvoy:
May 23, 2022 · 5 shares · 3,202 followersView post →
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Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X
Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health | SpringerLink https://t.co/sFCKOguHJX
May 23, 2022 · 3 likes · 31,507 followersView post →
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Yannis Kalatzis
@YKalatzis · X
RT @medical_xpress: #Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https:…
May 22, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,658 followersView post →
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BYHA-Health
@byhahealth · X
RT @medical_xpress: #Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https:…
May 22, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,322 followersView post →
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Education News
@Edjumicated · X
Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health. Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced https://t.co/P6dBCXeCiO https://t.co/5FdDbdPv8J
1/ Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health. Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children. https://t.co/kQGKQazvRO
May 22, 2022 · 1 like · 16,339 followersView post →
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Ismail Meric Can Uygan
@imcu1 · X
Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health. Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children.: https://t.co/7zz45eQAZj
RT @Olga_Shemyakina: A ✨paper by @DrHelenDodd @FitzyLily @DrRachelNesbit reminds us that kids need time for adventurous play out of sight o…
May 21, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,282 followersView post →
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IngridOPAL
@IngridW62548287 · X
RT @Neil_McAvoy:
May 21, 2022 · 5 shares · 854 followersView post →
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Olga Shemyakina
@olgabaev · X
A ✨paper by @DrHelenDodd @FitzyLily @DrRachelNesbit reminds us that kids need time for adventurous play out of sight of adults, such as climbing trees & riding bikes.
These thrilling plays help kids manage #stress in challenging events & fix #anxiety.
May 21, 2022 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 769 followersView post →
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Neil McAvoy
@Neil_McAvoy · X
May 21, 2022 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 5,048 followersView post →
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NeuroEducation
@NeuroEduUK · X
Children Who Play Adventurously Have Better Mental Health
#mentalhealth #Children
https://t.co/q8E6GSNgra
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 21, 2022 · 19 shares · 1,215 followersView post →
MB
Mental Health Bot
@MentalHealthBo5 · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 21, 2022 · 19 shares · 12,691 followersView post →
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Mark Gale
@gale_mark · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 21, 2022 · 19 shares · 1,158 followersView post →
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Play Gloucestershire
@Play_Glos · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 21, 2022 · 19 shares · 2,394 followersView post →
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Rachel Nesbit
@DrRachelNesbit · X
RT @PlayScotland: ⭐️New research proving the benefits of regular play on children’s mental health, wellbeing and happiness through lockdown…
May 20, 2022 · 17 shares · 1,088 followersView post →
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Money Printer
@pkell7 · X
RT @medical_xpress: #Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https:…
May 20, 2022 · 9 shares · 812 followersView post →
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Dr Karri Gillespie-Smith
@Karri_G_Smith · X
RT @DrRachelNesbit:
May 20, 2022 · 13 shares · 1,257 followersView post →
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Raphael Rauwolf
@RaphiRau · X
"Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children." Didn't know this was in question
RT @NeuroscienceNew: “Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health” by Helen F. Dodd et al. C…
May 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 314 followersView post →
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Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X
“Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health” by Helen F. Dodd et al. Child Psychiatry & Human Development
https://t.co/Ilv2mhzsgD
May 20, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 506,760 followersView post →
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Gerard Hough
@GerardHough · X
https://t.co/QuIbcIwmwM
Child’s Play: Examining the Association Between Time Spent Playing and Child Mental Health
RT @medical_xpress: #Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https:…
May 20, 2022 · 9 shares · 2,883 followersView post →
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Dr Sarah Goldsmith
@SarahGoldsmith · X
RT @PlayScotland: ⭐️New research proving the benefits of regular play on children’s mental health, wellbeing and happiness through lockdown…
May 20, 2022 · 17 shares · 1,004 followersView post →
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Medical Xpress
@physorg_health · X
RT @medical_xpress: #Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https:…
May 20, 2022 · 9 shares · 7,024 followersView post →
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Medical Xpress
@medical_xpress · X
#Children who play adventurously have better mental #health, research finds @uniofexeter https://t.co/EsJniAHW9u https://t.co/qhEI8rlkk1
May 20, 2022 · 24 likes · 9 shares · 172,891 followersView post →
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Play Scotland
@PlayScotland · X
⭐️New research proving the benefits of regular play on children’s mental health, wellbeing and happiness through lockdown.
May 20, 2022 · 26 likes · 17 shares · 20,502 followersView post →
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Claudine Bowyer-Crane
@ccrane74 · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 834 followersView post →
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PlayBoard NI
@playboard_ · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 5,796 followersView post →
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Outside Play Lab
@outsideplayubc · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 1,273 followersView post →
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Dr Zoe
@ladyzoia · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 493 followersView post →
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Rachel Nesbit
@DrRachelNesbit · X
May 20, 2022 · 35 likes · 13 shares · 1,088 followersView post →
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Paul Ramchandani
@paulramchandani · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 4,519 followersView post →
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PEDAL Cam
@PEDALCam · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 6,831 followersView post →
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Rachel Nesbit
@DrRachelNesbit · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 1,088 followersView post →
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Helen Amass
@Helen_Amass · X
You can read the new research paper here: https://t.co/wMEPLDwgj5
May 20, 2022 · 5 likes · 3,735 followersView post →
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Mathias Clasen
@MathiasClasen · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 1,249 followersView post →
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Give Them Time
@GiveTimeScot · X
"The results suggest that giving children more opportunity to play in an adventurous way when they are in and out of school may offer benefits in terms of children’s mood and longer term mental health"
https://t.co/GLyUNqRL44
May 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,763 followersView post →
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Research at Exeter
@UofE_Research · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 11,239 followersView post →
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Lily FitzGibbon
@FitzyLily · X
RT @DrHelenDodd: New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth acr…
May 20, 2022 · 19 shares · 685 followersView post →
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Professor Helen Dodd
@DrHelenDodd · X
New paper from my #ukriflf
https://t.co/OtcsUMVNot
Shows associations between adventurous play & child #mentalhealth across 2 samples (consistent after controlling for demographics & parent mental health).
With @DrRachelNesbit @FitzyLily @ChYMe_Exe @UofE_Research @UKRI_News https://t.co/9hwN1ogeOX
May 20, 2022 · 52 likes · 19 shares · 3,118 followersView post →
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A.Benítez-Burraco
@abenitezburraco · X
Children: adventurous play offers learning opportunities that help to prevent mental health problems
https://t.co/XNKCsb7xx8 https://t.co/L3Oo1s91Rs
May 16, 2022 · 1 like · 5,917 followersView post →
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