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With cyberbullies targeting younger victims, parents must intervene early

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Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue, affecting millions of children worldwide, often in the supposed safety of their own homes.

Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue, affecting millions of children worldwide, often in the supposed safety of their own homes.

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Yvette Lau

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The recent National Youth Mental Health study by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) revealed a shocking reality:

one in three people aged 15-35 experiences severe mental health issues.

This rise is fuelled by social media, body image concerns and cyberbullying.

As a parent myself, this is a stark reminder of the challenges our children face in this digital age, and the invisible struggles they may be hiding behind their smiles.

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