Parents fear social media causing anxiety in children

More than three-quarters of parents are fearful of the impact that social media use is having on their children’s mental health.

Parents fear social media causing anxiety in children

More than three-quarters of parents are fearful of the impact that social media use is having on their children’s mental health.

A survey commissioned by St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, conducted among 500 parents, shows the prevalence of anxiety in Irish life, with more than half of people afraid they will experience mental health difficulties in the future.

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