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New research reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic on child and youth mental health

February 26, 2021

SickKids-led study shows troubling impact of COVID-19 pandemic on child and youth mental health.

SickKids launching simulation study to assess impact of school-reopening health and safety measures

August 13, 2020

SickKids is leading a research study that will look at the effects of physical distancing, masking, hand hygiene and other health and safety measures for students and teachers returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SickKids Centre for Brain & Mental Health funds research into COVID-19-related child and youth mental health and brain health

June 2, 2020

The SickKids Centre for Brain & Mental Health is funding new approaches to the understanding of and interventions for mental health and brain health among Canadian children and youth related to COVID-19.

Entering a new era of "SickKids care, anytime, anywhere"

May 6, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario, SickKids ramped up its range of virtual care solutions – from virtual appointments to virtual visits.

New universal masking policy in effect at SickKids

December 7, 2020

Effective today, our universal masking policy requires everyone age 6 and older to wear a hospital-provided mask at SickKids. This policy applies to staff, family caregivers, visitors, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.  

SickKids and ICES-led research illustrates risk of COVID-19 for childhood cancer survivors

March 1, 2022

Survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer were not at increased risk of COVID-19 infection or subsequent severe outcomes during the first 18 months of the pandemic