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Health Minute: Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents doubles

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Mental health toll in adolescents increased during the pandemic

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) - In this segment of 'Health Minute,' Jenn Sullivan brings us the story of mental health toll in adolescents because of the pandemic.

According to a new study published in Jama Pediatrics, depression and anxiety doubled in children and teens during the pandemic.

Sullivan includes tips on how to talk to a teen or child experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms.

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Mercedes Martinez

Mercedes Martinez joined the KSWT team as anchor/producer in October 2020. You can catch her on 13 On Your Side at 4:00pm.

Reach out to Mercedes at mercedes.martinez@kecytv.com.

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