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Teen's Trauma Sparks Call to Ban Smartphones in Schools

1/11/2026

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Story summary

Frazer McKenna, an eighteen-year-old student, has complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after witnessing a graphic suicide video at school when he was 12.
Damian intervened during a crisis when Frazer attempted self-harm.
Dr. Emily Sehmer notes that about 500 daily referrals for anxiety occur in England.
Frazer and his family advocate for a total ban on smartphones in schools.
The Department for Education supports existing mobile restrictions in schools.

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Story summary

Frazer McKenna, an eighteen-year-old student, has complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after witnessing a graphic suicide video at school when he was 12.
Damian intervened during a crisis when Frazer attempted self-harm.
Dr. Emily Sehmer notes that about 500 daily referrals for anxiety occur in England.
Frazer and his family advocate for a total ban on smartphones in schools.
The Department for Education supports existing mobile restrictions in schools.