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May 13, 2008

More Than 2 Million U.S. Teens Depressed

“Parents concerned about their child's mental health should seek help with the same urgency as with any other medical condition. Appropriate mental health care can help their child recover and thrive.”

More than 2 million U.S. teenagers have suffered a serious bout of depression in the past year, including nearly 13 percent of girls, according to a federal government survey released on Tuesday. via ABC News

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May 15, 2008
 
wtf? why are they depressed? im not, and ima teen. i aint got shit either. must be rich kids...they got everything, but nothing to do.

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I know why they are depressed.
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