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Elea Chang

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A 1-minute video for any kid you know who may be depressed

Three weeks ago, I lost someone close to me. I don't want anyone else to go through the same thing.

If you know a teen who's struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, they might not always be willing or able to talk to you about it. For those kids, this video captures it much better than words alone.

Sometimes it could be easier to open up to strangers. Maybe there's a generational gap in the family, or maybe nobody else around has had experience with mental illness. Either way, here are a few potentially helpful sites:

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