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Selective Mutism: 'I struggle to talk but dream of being on stage'

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84% Informative

Scarlett, 15 , from Flintshire , has selective mutism, a severe anxiety disorder.

She struggles to speak but wants to fulfil her dream of performing on stage.

Lucia , 17 , from Swansea , left school for two years after suffering from the condition.

She said a lack of awareness and understanding about the condition could make it worse.

VR Score

86

Informative language

84

Neutral language

83

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

43

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

medium-lived

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