Katrina was a well-liked child. But she matured a lot earlier than the other girls. She was teased, hated her body, and found herself feeling anxious after puberty. As she went through adolescence, her anxieties about herself and her body became worse. She had few friends and felt like nothing she did was ever good enough. Every obstacle in her way felt like a brick wall. As an adult, Katrina will most likely be ______.

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Katrina's experiences of being teased, feeling anxious, and having low self-esteem during adolescence suggest she may be at risk for depression as an adult.

Katrina Was a Well-Liked Child