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Young People And Stress

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Suicide was the leading cause of death among youth between the ages of 10 and 14 between from 2007 to 2018, according to the Ohio Department of Health.  

A singular cause is difficult to suss out, but most agree that stress and anxiety are contributing factors.

Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher: the stress and anxiety of youth and how to intervene and make a difference.  

 
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