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title: Media Exposure to Terrorism and Adolescent Mental Health
description: Discover how indirect media exposure to terrorism impacts adolescent mental health, revealing the psychological toll of sensationalized coverage and changes in home and school environments.
---

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# [Media Exposure to Terrorism and Adolescent Mental Health](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/media-exposure-to-terrorism-and-adolescent-mental-health)

 Written by [Christina Desage](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/christina-desage) | Apr 8, 2025 3:00:00 PM

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