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    Building rainbows in children’s minds

    Aug 31, 2022 6 minutes
    Words LINDA MOON

    COVID. Lockdowns. Climate change. Economic depression. Widening inequality. It can feel like there’s not much for our children to look forward to. There’s also more ways than ever to be plugged into the dystopian gloom and doom. On an individual level, children also have their own personal struggles to contend with — from bullying, abuse and school and family issues to learning and other disabilities. Sure, some things have improved — healthcare and educational opportunities, for instance — however, this doesn’t minimise the very real problems many are experiencing.

    Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s depression and anxiety levels may have doubled, speculate the authors of a literature review published in JAMA Pediatrics. One in four children globally now suffers from depression and one in five from anxiety. The researchers hypothesise social isolation from peers, missed milestones, lack of routines and family financial stress are to blame.

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    A metaphorical sword and shield, hope helps us battle the problems of life. While sparse on the topic, research links hope in children to better

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