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May 2024
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250: Mental Health and Teen Girls

THE TEEN LIFE COACH
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New research on teen girls and mental health shows that teen girls are struggling more than we even thought. This week on the podcast I talk about why teens are facing more struggles than ever, and how teen girls can still remain happy, even with the odds they have against them. https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/ 
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