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School break, mental boost: summer serving children’s well-being
10 septembre 2025
By Lila Rouland | Published September 10, 2025 | 2 min read
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Summer holidays, while beneficial for rest, can also be a critical period for children’s mental health. The lack of routine, loneliness, and even food insecurity particularly affect children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the impact of summer programs on mental health, socio-emotional well-being, and cognitive functions in young people aged 5 to 18.
#mentalhealth #children #summerprogram #youthwellbeing #publichealth
School break, mental boost: summer at the service of children’s well-being
Summer holidays, while beneficial for rest, can also be a critical period for children’s mental health. The lack of routine, loneliness, and even food insecurity particularly affect children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the impact of summer programs on mental health, socio-emotional well-being, and cognitive functions in young people aged 5 to 18.
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Effect of Summer Holiday Programs on Children’s Mental Health and Well-Being: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Eglitis, E., Simpson, C., Singh, B., Olds, T., Machell, A., Virgara, R., Richardson, M., Brannelly, K., Grant, A., Gray, J., et al. (2024).
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