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Radio 4,6 mins

Why are children anxious?

Woman's Hour

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New Childline data from the NSPCC reports a rise in the number of children contacting them about anxiety. What is behind this reported increase and what can be done to support children and young people when it becomes a problem? With Emily Cherry, Head of Childline Young Campaigners, and Isabella Goldie of the Mental Health Foundation.

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