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Cardiff Launches AR App to Combat Teen Anxiety

4/22/2025

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Cardiff Youth Service is launching an innovative augmented reality app aimed at helping teenagers combat anxiety and boost school attendance. Early results show promising signs of increased social connections and reduced anxiety levels. By encouraging creative expression, the app offers a unique outlet for emotions, paving the way for improved wellbeing among youth. Pilots are set to roll out in schools throughout Cardiff and Swansea.

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Cardiff Youth Service is launching an innovative augmented reality app aimed at helping teenagers combat anxiety and boost school attendance. Early results show promising signs of increased social connections and reduced anxiety levels. By encouraging creative expression, the app offers a unique outlet for emotions, paving the way for improved wellbeing among youth. Pilots are set to roll out in schools throughout Cardiff and Swansea.