Teen girls experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, a new survey finds.
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Teen girls experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, a new survey finds.
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Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds

Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid "significant" and "heartbreaking" declines in youth health and well-being overall, according to data published Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.