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Teens and Depression

Jan 01, 1970 / Life Stage: Pre-Teens and Teenagers     

The teen years can bring some tough emotional struggles. Most kids want to be popular and well-liked. If that doesn't happen, they can turn inward and withdraw into depression, or they can vent outward and do harm to themselves or others. What can you do? Well, the Journal of Youth and Adolescence says that religious worship significantly reduces depression among teenagers. It gets kids connected to something outside themselves. Taking part in religious services can also help with the transition to college by improving students' mental health. So offer your teen the benefits of worship. Here are three suggestions for Encouraging Your Teens to Worship.

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