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Children at risk of mental stress during Covid-19: Helplines and support chats report surge in cases
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Experts said parents can look out for signs, like sudden behavioural or mood changes, that indicate that their children need help.
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SINGAPORE - Tinkle Friend, a helpline for primary school children run by the Singapore Children's Society (SCS), recorded 6,033 online chats and calls last year amid the pandemic, up from 5,085 in 2019.
Other support platforms have also seen an uptick in calls.
