The CDC released a report in February that almost one in three teenage girls considered suicide in 2021, up 60 percent since 2011; and the number of girls feeling sad is almost twice as high as that for teenage boys. NTD spoke to Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician and author, for her insights.
Nearly 33 Percent of US Teenage Girls Considered Suicide: Pediatrician Offers Tips for Parents
By Evelyn Li
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