Mental Health: Covid lockdown sees demand rise for Childline
BBC News By Sion Pennar Childline is appealing for volunteers, having seen a rise in demand for its services during Covid-19 restrictions. Since April, mental health counselling sessions delivered to young people in Wales have increased by 13% on average. However the service has also seen a 40% decline in the number of volunteer counsellors across the UK. Concerns raised by those using the service during lockdown include anxiety, low mood, depression, loneliness and low self-esteem. Childline, run by the NSPCC, offers free support and advice to children and young people over the phone and onl...