Pretty privilege powers teenfluencers. At what cost?
A new wave of research shows that beauty sells on social media, but it leaves teenfluencers and their peers paying the price.
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Media literacy can promote healthy relationships
Beyond filters and hashtags: teaching teens to see through romantic illusions online and embrace genuine, healthy relationship values.
We Congratulate the ‘Social Media’ Class of 2023
Big social media emerged when this year's graduates were born; smartphones got big when they were 7. Depression predictably followed.
Weight loss should not be goal of P.E.
Staying active, rather than weight loss, should be the goal of physical education classes in school. a U. of Ga. study suggests.
Body shaming affects young people & can kill them
Body shaming and a negative body image can lead to depression, which can lead to other mental health issues, such as suicide.
Hinsdale art tilts toward today’s troubles
An art show at Hinsdale Central put a lot of work, and emotion, in the creations. It made quite an impression, as many pieces dealt with contemporary issues.
Body image issues linked to teen alcohol use
High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study suggests.