Portugal sees 3500 child support requests in 2025

In 2025, Portugal's Instituto de Apoio à Criança received nearly 3500 requests for support, primarily due to psychological distress, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, academic pressure, career anxieties, and bullying. This highlights a significant mental health crisis among Portuguese youth, necessitating urgent attention and intervention.

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