Though strong self-esteem is linked to better health and academic performance, it is known to stagnate or decline among adolescents starting high school.At that age, Hoffman said, students are ...

Thousands of teens choose plastic surgery to change image, boost self-esteem. Nov. 24, 2010— -- Most teens love the mirror, spending hours in front of it experimenting with hairstyles, makeup ...

One of the best ways to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life is to have good self-esteem. As youth are developing socially, emotionally, and physically, it’s important to develop good self ...

A recent study shows that teens who reduced their social media use saw “significant improvement in how they felt about both their weight and overall appearance." Skip to main content Mobile ...

When Taylor Morgan was 10, she thought people standing next to her were staring at her nose, and it made her very self-conscious. One year ago, Morgan, who will be 16 in July, underwent ...

The take-home message from all of this research: Programs meant to help teens foster their own sense of purpose can help bolster self-confidence, mood, and life satisfaction – all elements that ...

Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens.

(Mass Appeal) – The teen years were not easy for anyone. Because of how much social media has grown, I can only imagine it’s even harder for our teens today. We want to boost their self-esteem ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The happier most adolescents are with their bodies, the more they like themselves, a new study shows. Sign up here. But among black boys, the researchers found, there ...