Physical Health, Media Use, and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents With ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia

Author:

Sciberras Emma123ORCID,Patel Pooja12,Stokes Mark A.1,Coghill David234,Middeldorp Christel M.56,Bellgrove Mark A.7,Becker Stephen P.89ORCID,Efron Daryl234,Stringaris Argyris10,Faraone Stephen V.11ORCID,Bellows Susannah T.1,Quach Jon23,Banaschewski Tobias12,McGillivray Jane1,Hutchinson Delyse12313,Silk Tim J.123,Melvin Glenn1,Wood Amanda G.1214,Jackson Anna12,Loram George1,Engel Lidia1,Montgomery Alicia14,Westrupp Elizabeth1315

Affiliation:

1. Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia

2. Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Parkville, VIC, Australia

3. University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

4. The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia

5. Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

6. Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

7. Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia

8. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, OH, USA

9. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, USA

10. National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, MD, USA

11. State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA

12. Central Institute of Mental Health, Heidelberg University, Germany

13. University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia

14. School of Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK

15. Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia

Abstract

Objective: To examine the impact of COVID-19 restrictions among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: Parents of 213 Australian children (5–17 years) with ADHD completed a survey in May 2020 when COVID-19 restrictions were in place (i.e., requiring citizens to stay at home except for essential reasons). Results: Compared to pre-pandemic, children had less exercise (Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.4; 95% CI 0.3–0.6), less outdoor time (OR = 0.4; 95% 0.3–0.6), and less enjoyment in activities (OR = 6.5; 95% CI 4.0–10.4), while television (OR = 4.0; 95% CI 2.5–6.5), social media (OR = 2.4; 95% CI 1.3–4.5), gaming (OR = 2.0; 95% CI 1.3–3.0), sad/depressed mood (OR = 1.8; 95% CI 1.2–2.8), and loneliness (OR = 3.6; 95% CI 2.3–5.5) were increased. Child stress about COVID-19 restrictions was associated with poorer functioning across most domains. Most parents (64%) reported positive changes for their child including more family time. Conclusions: COVID-19 restrictions were associated with both negative and positive impacts among children with ADHD.

Funder

deakin university

Victorian Government’s Operational Infrastructure Support program

national health and medical research council

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute

National Health and Medical Research Council Career (NHMRC) Development Fellowship

veski Inspiring Women’s Fellowship

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Clinical Psychology,Developmental and Educational Psychology

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