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Aug 2020
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Recently, the suicide rate for teenage girls reached a forty-year high. And, during the COVID-19 pandemic, one in four young adults considered suicide. These statistics are troubling, but there’s hope for your family. You don’t have to wonder if a crisis is lurking under the surface. Teen Suicide: Knowing the Signs will help you distinguish normal teen behavior from more serious problems, like depression and suicidal thoughts. Tune in to hear expert advice and insightful stories from people who have overcome teen depression.

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