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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

Molly Russell inquest: social media ‘almost impossible’ to keep track of, says teacher

Molly Russell
Molly Russell killed herself after viewing extensive amounts of online content related to suicide, depression and self-harm. Photograph: Family handout/PA

The headteacher of Molly Russell’s secondary school has told an inquest into the teenager’s death it is “almost impossible” to keep track of the risks posed to pupils by social media.

North London coroner’s court heard of the “complete and terrible shock” at Molly’s school after the 14-year-old killed herself in November 2017. Molly, from Harrow in north-west London, killed herself after viewing extensive amounts of online content related to suicide, depression, self-harm and anxiety.

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