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What is the correlation between weight and mental health?

Like other parts of the body, the brain can be affected negatively by excess weight.

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Addressing body image concerns in teens

The media’s push towards a specific “ideal image” can become a dangerous and sometimes life-threatening one.

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Body image in the summer

If your child or adolescent seems reluctant to head to the water or put on a bathing suit, there are some important things you can do to help.

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Thirteen Reasons Why: Talking to your teen about sexual assault

The best way for teens to report unwanted sexual contact is to identify a trusted adult and just tell them the truth and the facts of what happened.

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What you need to know about teen suicide and “13 Reasons Why”

The hit Netflix show has prompted conversations about suicide and other difficult issues experienced by teens, but it has also raised red flags in the mental health community.