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How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problems

  • Written by Toria Herd, Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology, Penn State
How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problemsEarly detection is key to treating depression in teenagers.dragana991/iStock via Getty Images Plus

More than 44% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness in the first half of 2021, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The early 2022 report, which was based on an online survey, also...

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