The Importance of Standing Out in High School

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I think that there are a lot of people who go through high school just feeling like they never fit in. The teenage suicide rate is, I think, tripled between 2007 and 2017. We're seeing kind of skyrocketing rates of teen anxiety, teen depression, even teen suicide. But to be yourself, I think it's so important right now.

Smiley Poswolsky says the average American hasn't made a new friend in the last five years. We discuss why loneliness is a growing epidemic and how we can combat it by connecting with others. Smiley offers practical habits and playful reminders on how to create meaningful connections, make new friends, and deepen relationships.

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