'We hope it's just a blip': Rise in children reporting suicidal thoughts to Childline 

Between 25 and 30 children a week have been contacting the 24-hour service expressing suicidal ideation over the past month. Picture: PA 

Children's crisis service Childline has seen a spike in young callers experiencing suicidal thoughts, amid a growing sense of anxiety about the future amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Between 25 and 30 children a week have been contacting the 24-hour service expressing suicidal ideation over the past month.