Brain, Behaviour & Development
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Survey seeks to learn about mental health impacts of COVID-19 on children, youth and adults
A new online survey by researchers at BC Children’s Hospital, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU) aims to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of children, youth, adults and parents.
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What is somatization?
Around one in ten teens in Canada will experience SSRD – which involves chronic, physical symptoms such as pain or fatigue. SSRD can be debilitating and isolating as the physical symptoms make it difficult to attend school or socialize with friends.
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What distinguishes ‘normal’ inattentiveness and restlessness in kids from ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders of childhood and typically persists through adolescence and into adulthood. ADHD affects an estimated five to nine per cent of school-age children and four percent of adults. That means in every classroom, two kids would have ADHD, whether they’re diagnosed or not.
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