Many teens – especially girls – are affected by body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study shows.
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Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
Culture Post: Two or More Hours of Daily Screen Time Tied to Lower Well-Being in Preschoolers
Among U.S. preschoolers, two hours or more of daily screen time are associated with lower psychological well-being, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Read More‘Transcendent’ Thinking May Grow Teens’ Brains Over Time
Scientists find that adolescents who grapple with the bigger meaning of social situations experience greater brain growth, which predicts stronger identity development and life satisfaction years later.
Read More‘Study Drugs’ Set the Stage for Other Drug Use and Mental Health Decline
Taking “study drugs” like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself, but can lead to other drug use and a decline in mental health, according to new research.
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