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Lucy Wigley

What is sadfishing? How to talk to your teen about this online trend, and the impact on mental health

What is sadfishing as illustrated by a woman looking at her phone and crying.

What is sadfishing? An expert in teenage behaviour shares how to talk to your teen about this online trend, and the impact it can have on their mental health.

If you're worried about how social media affects teenagers' mental health, you're certainly not alone. From the questions to ask your teen if they're online gaming, to just getting them stop doomscrolling, keeping your young person away from online dangers can feel exhausting - but there are always solutions.

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