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Teen Copycat Suicides Are A Real Phenomenon

The Werther Effect

A new study provides the strongest evidence yet that sensational media reporting of a teen suicide plays into the tendency of other kids to imitate the tragic act.

Brandy Zadrozny
Brandy Zadrozny
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Brandy Zadrozny

Brandy Zadrozny

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