“I think that with the public shaming many people are caught up in it and they’re not thinking of the consequences. There could be huge repercussions with respect to families, the future, and revenge.”

Understanding their condition is only half the challenge for Charlotte, David and Sergio; the other half is for their peers, teachers and parents to understand it too

“We find teachers and administrators are often not trained or equipped to deal with these situations, and appreciate that we come to offer help,” explains Ross Johnstone, Education Director for Out in Schools.