What does popularity mean to kids today? There is a major pressure for all us to fit in. How does it affect your self-esteem and confidence? Do the stresses of fitting in and being popular come at a price, and how important is it? It is just as anxiety inducing for the "popular kids" as it is for the not so popular ones. How is depression and mental health effected by the support—or lack of support—of our peers and classmates?

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