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The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF), an advocacy organization providing education and support for families, has acquired www.depressedteens.com, an educational site for teens, their parents, and teachers.

The site appeals directly to teen audiences, to help them recognize signs of depressive disorders, communicate openly, and seek treatment.

It presents information about teen depression and bipolar disorder, and encourages reflection and discussion among young people watching the award-winning film "Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression."

"Although the public has become more aware of the seriousness of mental health problems in students, most people do not know that suicide is the third leading cause of death in teens," said Susan Resko, executive director of CABF, "More needs to be done to educate teens about mood disorder symptoms and treatments.

'Day for Night' and the www.depressedteens.com site present not just information, but also moving testimonials from teenagers who have experienced depression and bipolar disorder."

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