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An often overlooked factor that contributes to this tragedy is the lack or absence of spirituality or spiritual health. Religion and spiritual (and moral) education have been lacking in the past several decades. And this has left a tremendous void which is manifested in these "lost souls". Whether one "believes" or doesn't, their spirit/soul - the human spark - nonetheless is central to ones existence. Moreover, spirituality is almost never on the table either at school or in clinical areas when these teens seek much needed advice and direction. Whether this is intentional or by design is debatable. Regardless, its absence is significant. Many studies show that people who have a healthy spiritual life are much happier than those who do not.

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