Rates of sexual violence, suicidality, and sadness have hit a record high among teen girls, according to an alarming new CDC report. Those risks are further elevated for girls with ADHD. Here, ADDitude experts explore the findings and explain how parents can help girls in crisis.
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Teen girls engulfed in sadness and violence, new CDC report says
Children's Risk of Suicide Increases on School Days
Children's Risk of Suicide Increases on School Days
Teen girls are struggling with mental illness at record levels, with many 'persistently sad,' data reveals
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