Table 2

Red and amber flags

Red flags—urgent safeguarding inputAmber flags—not immediate safety concerns but may be contributing to the presenting complaint

  • Receiving or sending explicit images

  • Suspected grooming, talking to or planning to meet strangers

  • Suspected online radicalisation

  • Online content resulting in self-harm, suicidal ideation or eating disorders.

  • Excessive screen time

  • Inadequate privacy settings

  • Viewing inappropriate content, unsupervised internet access without restrictions

  • Poor body image