Stress and anxiety among Arab girls on the rise

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New data suggests 1 in 3 Australians aged 12 to 25 suffer from anxiety. University student Sondos Atasi told SBS Arabic24 the main problem is that social media platforms portray a 'false' perfect image which can place pressure on migrant girls who cannot keep up with those standards because of social and cultural barriers.



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