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Health January 19, 2023 - 7:17 pm

Lawrence teen shares her complex path from emotional distress to survival

by Chansi Long

A Lawrence teen was repeatedly thrust into the emergency department and regional mental health hospitals during the peak of her struggles. Her story is emblematic of what can happen when families feel desperate to help their teens. 

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