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How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

  • Written by Elizabeth Englander, Professor of Psychology, Bridgewater State University
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It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways.

A survey by the Centers for Disease...

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