Practical
Public service announcement & invitation to discussionThe statistics on mental disorders found in adolescents from the National Institute of Mental Health highlight the prevalence of depression and anxiety in the developing youth in modern day America. This public service announcement and invitation to a greater discussion on mental health disorders and their stigmas offer an opportunity for students to counteract the negative implications of societal pressures. Holden's condition was definitely worsened by the fact that his lack of motivation in school and negative attitude towards conformity caused him to be seen as a "rebel" rather than a struggling teen.
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