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The Guardian reported that quarter of a million children were referred to the NHS, UK for mental health issues in 2023. That number was 100,000 in 2019.
In 2019, 1 in 10 pre-school children reported feelings of loneliness.
Post pandemic, the number rose to 1 in 4 children.
Interactive content aids cognitive development, boosts problem-solving skills, and helps children learn better.
About 8% of children under 12 years old are prescribed mental health medication in the United States.
Children’s shows portray idealized versions of life making it difficult for young viewers to reconcile real-world experiences with the ‘perfect’ content they watch. This increases feelings of inadequacy in children, leading to stress and anxiety.
Study ‘Pandemic Mental Health Effects’ & ‘Screen Time and Mental Health’ found that children spending more than 2 hours a day on screens were : 2.5 times more likely to show symptoms of depression, and 1.5 times more likely to show symptoms of anxiety.
A minimum of one hour per day of physical activity is necessary for children. A study published in Paediatrics highlighted how increased screen time, and decreased physical activity disrupted sleep patterns, leading to increased levels of anxiety and depression.
Children’s ability to comprehend language and understand spoken word depends on the speech rate. The sweet spot? 100-150 words per minute.