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Shining a light on the mental health struggles of the adopted

Telfair Elementary school children cast shadows as they arrive at Operation School Bell in Pacoima, California.
Telfair Elementary school children cast shadows as they arrive at Operation School Bell in Pacoima, California.

Tens of thousands of children

While adoption and studies show that being adopted is beneficial for children in vulnerable situations, like abuse or neglect.

Data also suggests that adopted children experience than their non-adopted counterparts, including being at increased risk of suicide.

We speak with two adult adoptees shedding light on the struggles of adoptee mental health. And we also explore the complicated feelings of mothers who place their children up for adoption.

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