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Coronavirus pandemic impacts young people's mental health and safety

More young people are asking for help due to COVID-19

More young people are asking for help due to COVID-19 Source: Getty

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Support services such as ReachOut and Kids Helpline say demand has doubled as more and more young people struggle to cope.

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