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• Study: Online clothes retailers market sexy clothing to teen girls

  A new study reveals that many clothes manufacturers market "sexy" clothing to young girls. more...

• Hollywood continues to sexualize female teens

  Many teenage girls develop self-esteem problems because of societal pressures to look a certain way. America's growing obsession with scantily-clad, skinny and full-figured women was examined in a recent study by University of Southern California researchers. more...

• Study: Young people with negative body image avoid looking at models

  A new study from Ohio State researchers indicates that young people who are unhappy about their bodies look through fitness and fashion magazines differently than those who are more secure about their appearance. more...

• Dermatologist: Acne can lead kids to antisocial behavior, depression

  Past studies have shown that teens who have severe acne problems are more likely to have low self-esteem and experience suicidal thoughts. more...

• Online film shows devastating effects of teen eating disorders

  A nonprofit organization called Normal in Schools (NIS) that is dedicated to educating students about eating disorders (EDs), self-esteem and wellness recently launched an online educational film to coincide with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which takes place from February 20 to 26. more...