Anxiety, bullying and COVID among top reasons for calls to Kids Help Phone
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The rain cleared just in time as dozens of Londoners gathered for the 21st annual Walk So Kids Can Talk for Kids Help Phone (KHP) in London, Ont. Sunday.
The rain cleared just in time as dozens of Londoners gathered for the 21st annual Walk So Kids Can Talk for Kids Help Phone (KHP) in London, Ont. Sunday.
It’s the first time in more than two years this event was held in person.
“The pandemic has created a tsunami of mental health challenges for young people,” says Lindsey Coulter, associate vice president of strategic communications for KHP.
“Our volumes have continued to raise and continue to grow. The issues that young people are reaching out are more complex than they've ever been, but there is a silver lining, young people are reaching out and they are seeking help.”
Among those in attendance was 12-year-old Kaleb Boyle. The 27-time World Champion in Karate is no different than any other young person, dealing with tough times during the pandemic.
“I deal with a lot of anxiety sometimes I get overwhelmed,” says Boyle.
It’s something that is concerning for his father Steve, who has been attending this walk with his family for the past four years.
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