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Muscle Dysmorphia Linked to Suicidal Ideation and Planning in Adolescents and Young Adults

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 25, 2023

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

A new study found that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents and young adults in Canada.

Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 24, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Teen Behaviors

Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests.

Increase in Discipline Referrals for Substance Use in Oregon Middle Schools After Recreational Marijuana Legalized

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 23, 2023

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Teen Behaviors

A recent study has found that Oregon middle school students received office discipline referrals for substance use offenses 30% more often after legalization of recreational marijuana.

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