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My friend is facing some mental problems and her parents think she's joking?
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More discussion: Your friend could keep trying to communicate with her parents. Discussing these issues with another trusted adult, such as another relative, a teacher, school counselor, or physician, is another idea.
Answered 3/31/2014
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