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Anorexia spiked during the pandemic, as adolescents felt the impact of COVID restrictions

  • Written by: Gabriella Springall, PhD candidate, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, go to school or work, and socialise. It has also increased mental health concerns, with a rise in levels of distress, anxiety and depression.

Adolescents have been particularly affected. The shift to online learning and limitations on catching up with friends have disrupted both their...

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