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Why Children Join Gangs

Gang membership linked to depression

Kids who decide to join gangs are more likely to be depressed and suicidal -- and these mental health problems only worsen after joining, finds a new study. Ref. Source 2h.

Gangs Join Children Why

Makes sense that if you're in a depressive state that you will look for something to bring you 'happiness'. In the teen years that sense of belonging is pretty big and most teens think they need to belong to something even if its bad.