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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lisa Salmon

8 conversation tips to get kids to open up

Advice for parents on how to get their children to talk to them about any worries Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Growing up in the modern world isn’t easy, and children may struggle with the pressures even more than adults.

The most recent NHS research found one in five children and young people aged eight to 25 had a probable mental health condition, a figure which rose between 2017-2023, most notably in the 17-19 age group.

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