Children are losing sleep due to worries

Half of kids are kept up at night because of their worries, while one in five average less than eight hours of sleep a night. 

69% are even worrying about school, while 54 per cent are anxious about how they look.

The research by PGL also shows 56% are feeling uneasy about their future.

Ahead of the new school term, homework (31%), studying certain subjects (31%) and exams (30%) are causing the most anxiety.

While others are concerned about making friends (23%) and fitting in (22%).

Aston spoke to child clinical psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin.

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