Changes to teen mental health guidelines

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The American Academy of Pediatrics are set to release their first updated guidelines regarding teenage mental health in 10 years. Dr. Annette St. Pierre-MacKoul joined us in studio to discuss the changes.

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