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Teen girls and suicide: 6 signs
WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE FOR TEENAGE GIRLS?
- Talking or writing about suicide
- Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
- Feeling trapped, hopeless or helpless about a situation
- Doing risky or self-destructive things
- Giving away personal items for no clear, logical reason
- Drastic mood swings, significant changes in normal routines
SOURCE:
- U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory: Social Media and Youth Mental Health
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