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Let Kids Be Kids: Medical Experts to Weigh In on How COVID Restrictions Impact Children During a January 19 Online EventTORONTO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids have been a strong focus of concern over the course of this pandemic, feeling the mental and social strain of repeated lockdowns and social restrictions. For youth ages 6-18, recent data indicates up to 70 per cent have experienced a deterioration of mental health and well-being in some aspect. The next generation is experiencing anxiety, depression, and uncertainty during a time when social interaction is critical for their mental and social development. On Wednesday, January 19, join Dr. Martha Fulford (Infectious Diseases Physician and Associate Professor at McMaster University) and Dr. Khrista Boylan (Pediatric Psychiatrist and Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University), along with moderators Dr. Richard Tytus and Dr. Dennis DiValentino for an exclusive online event, Let Kids Be Kids. Let Kids Be Kids will include a number of medical professionals whose opinions are in contrast to current governmental policies—making this event a controversial and intriguing discussion on this current issue. Let Kids Be Kids presenters will address COVID-19-related matters that are top of mind for healthcare professionals as they care for their pediatric patients and offer guidance to parents. They will also speak to the concerns being had by those in the general public. Separate sessions will be held for healthcare professionals (2pm to 3:30pm ET) and the general public (4pm to 5:30pm ET). They will both feature interactive Q&A pportunities. Register for free at https://banty.com/covid. Topics being discussed will include, but are not limited to:
"While much of the media has focused closely on the impact of school closures throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has not been enough discussion about how children are mentally and emotionally coping with their lifestyle changes," explains moderator Dr. Tytus. "Children don't just need to be at school, they need to be able to participate in extracurriculars; have social activities with children their own age; visit grandparents; and not have their development stunted as a result of the many lockdowns and restrictions." Let Kids Be Kids is powered by Banty CME, an industry leading provider of virtual continuing medical education events. Click here to register for free. About Banty CME Dr. Martha Fulford Dr. Khrista Boylan Dr. Richard Tytus Dr. Dennis DiValentino Media Contact: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/let-kids-be-kids-medical-experts-to-weigh-in-on-how-covid-restrictions-impact-children-during-a-january-19-online-event-301460909.html SOURCE Banty Inc. |