Nearly one in five children experienced disruptive behaviour, disturbed sleep, and symptoms of anxiety or depression during coronavirus restrictions, however, the majority adapted well to the changes, a national survey finds.
The survey focused on children aged between one and five and was taken between May and July by Children's Health Queensland, with half of the respondents from the state.
"About 20 per cent of children have experienced confusion, worry and unhelpful thoughts and behaviours related to COVID-19. The survey also found about 77 per cent were impacted by not seeing their friends and family, 58 per cent by a change in routine, 57 per cent by missing important events and 11 per cent by financial hardship.
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