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When Kids Feel Sad Most Days | Parkersburg News
New data from Ohio reveals a troubling rise in teen mental health struggles, with 35% of high schoolers reporting persistent sadness or hopelessness — up from 26% a decade ago. Globally, one in seven young people face mental disorders. As the school year begins, experts urge parents to take proactive steps: consistent check-ins, even if it means being “annoying” by asking how their child’s doing, can make a powerful difference. Watch for warning signs like social withdrawal, academic decline, changes in sleep or eating, unexplained physical complaints, and mood swings — and respond with…
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