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Loneliness and a desire to be thinner may help explain higher rates of depressive symptoms in adolescent girls

Adolescence, the critical developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, is often marked by significant changes in friendships, appearance, preferences and attitudes.

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Adolescence, the critical developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, is often marked by significant changes in friendships, appearance, preferences and attitudes. For some young people, it can be a tumultuous period accompanied by substantial emotional distress.

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