Many of the requests come from adolescents aged 14 to 18 via telephone and WhatsApp, due to “pressure at school regarding grades,” “anxiety over professional career choices in the 9th and 10th grades,” “feelings of loneliness,” “suicidal ideation,” and bullying.
Portuguese Institute for Child Support records nearly 3,500 requests for help in 2025
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