| Nearly 75% of parents ranked overuse of social media during the pandemic as a leading health concern for their children, according to the results of survey released Monday by the University of Michigan. Just over 60% of parents surveyed described bullying or cyberbullying as a major concern, while more than half cited unhealthy eating, lack of physical activity and depression and suicide, the data showed. However, fewer than half named COVID-19 itself as a major health concern for their children, the researchers said. “This is an especially challenging time for families, with many children experiencing significant changes in routine that may negatively impact their health and well-being,” Dr. Gary Freed, who directed the poll, said in a statement. |
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