In a co-authored piece in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, published last week, Oakley outlined the impact the crisis ...
COVID-19 could have long-term impact on children’s wellbeing, expert says
The COVID-19 pandemic, and consequent social isolation in the home, could have a detrimental impact on the long-term physical and mental wellbeing of children, according to University of Wollongong (UOW)’s Senior Professor Anthony Okely.
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The COVID-19 lockdowns could impact student's sleeping patterns, physical wellbeing and mental health in the long-term, an expert has said.
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