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[quote=Anonymous]Cutting has become bizarrely common and there is also a trend of middle school girls trying out mental health issues, particularly when they cover them in health class. I think it’s maladaptive attention seeking, maybe made worse by all the books and media that focus on kids with depression, which helps raise awareness but also centers kids with mental health issues in a way that a lot of kids want to be centered. The good news is that this seems to sort of run its course in 6th-7th grade. I agree with PPs that it is somewhat contagious and also would add that it is greatly fueled by stuff like Tiktok. I think cutting out this friend is not going to eliminate the issue. I think the best antidote is to make sure your kid has a lot of other activities and positive ways to achieve validation from others. Also maybe cut down in virtual interactions and focus on IRL interactions—it seems like this stuff gains much more force over screens. [/quote]
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