A top NHS doctor has issued a warning to parents whose children are returning to school as the coronavirus lockdown is eased from Monday.
Dr Prathiba Chitsabesan has urged families to monitor pupils for any signs of anxiety, distress or low mood. She said the Covid-19 lockdown put increased pressure on many families as they were told to keep their children away from their friends to curb the spread of the virus.
But the return to school may cause anxiety for some pupils after months away, warned Dr Chitsabesan, NHS England’s top doctor for children and young people’s mental health.
Those who would like to return but remain stuck at home could feel left out or isolated, she added. Dr Chitsabesan said: “Children and young people may be