Children’s charity warns online platforms are causing anxiety

Childline say they are seeing an increase in calls around body image, bullying and school stress.

Childline are warning online platforms are causing children to feel more anxious.

Last year the service delivered nearly a quarter of counselling sessions to young people about anxiety.

It has now been revealed as the main mental health concern they have.

Volunteers in Aberdeen are seeing an increase in calls around body image, bullying and school stress, putting youngsters under immense pressure.

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