TikTok is most-mentioned social media platform in Childline counselling sessions

Aine Fox, Press Association Social Affairs Correspondent Social media platforms and apps have been mentioned thousands of times in Childline counselling sessions, the NSPCC said as it warned young people are being exposed to “a devastating range of harms” online. TikTok topped the list of mentions, followed by Snapchat

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The NSPCC says children are being exposed to 'a devastating range of harms'

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