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What happened**: A young girl's sister noticed warning signs of depression and distress by looking back at what the girl had posted on social media before she took her own life.
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What you should do**: Pay attention to changes in how your loved ones—especially teens—are acting and posting online. Look for signs like talking about hopelessness, withdrawing from friends, or posting darker or sadder content than usual, and talk to them or get help if you're worried.
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Key takeaway**: Social media can sometimes show us when someone is struggling emotionally, so staying aware of what our loved ones share online is one way we can catch warning signs and potentially help save a life.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
A woman whose 13-year-old sister took her own life says the "spiral that she was going through" was evident from her social media history.
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