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By Eoghan Murphy · Shannonside · 1 October 2026

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A local GP says there has been a ’huge increase’ in anxiety among young people.He says social media and the effect of Covid lockdowns are among the factors.Eogh...

A local GP says there has been a 'huge increase' in anxiety among young people.

He says social media and the effect of Covid lockdowns are among the factors.

Eoghan Murphy has been looking into the issue, speaking to a range of experts:

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