5 Movies That Shine a Light on Teen Mental Health 

BLOGS By: TANU Bhatnagar

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

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Lady Bird (2017)

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Speak (2004)

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The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

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Sing Street (2016)

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