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Online social media platforms can prove problematic if used in the wrong way
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A district councillor has called for social media giants such as Facebook to contribute towards mental health services for young people as online bullying soars.
Miss Shires attended a UK Youth Parliament meeting last week where the potential for social media to become toxic was discussed.
She said that she would like to see social media companies show more social conscience to support young people.
Councillor Lucy Shires, mental health champion for North Norfolk District Council
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Miss Shires said: We have to take steps to report abuse and to educate young people so they know what steps are out there for them. Freedom of speech is one thing, but it is a murky area where Facebook can t be policed.
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