1 in 3 children face online threats.
The CRY India Report 2023 highlights a worrying trend: 1 in 3 children face cyberbullying, harassment, or online threats. Unlike playground bullying, online harassment follows the child home, into their bedroom, and onto their pillow via their smartphone.
Simultaneously, the World Health Organization reports that 1 in 7 adolescents struggle with mental health challenges. The correlation between negative online experiences and mental distress is undeniable.
We cannot simply ban devices. We must teach resilience. eRaksha focuses not just on blocking bullies, but on detecting signs of distress in children's digital interactions.
Mental health support must be integrated into the very platforms children use daily.