KidsHealth

1Body Dysmorphic Disorder
For teens, concerns about appearances often take center stage. But if these concerns are all-consuming, cause extreme distress, and keep them from doing and thinking about other things, it may be a sign of a condition called body dysmorphic disorder.

2Body Dysmorphic Disorder
For some people, worries about appearance become extreme and upsetting, interfering with their lives, a condition called body dysmorphic disorder.

3Is My Daughter Too Concerned With Her Looks?
Kids can seem to become obsessed about their appearance once the teen years start. What's normal?

4Compulsive Exercise
Even though exercise has many positive benefits, too much can be harmful. Teens who exercise compulsively are at risk for both physical and psychological problems.

5Your Mind
Being healthy means dealing with the changes in your body - and your mind. Relationships, body image, families, emotions ...sort it all out in this section.

6Emotions & Behavior
Is it just a phase or a serious problem? Help your child cope with life's ups and downs, from dealing with divorce to preparing for new siblings. Or find out how to understand your child's behavior, whether it's toddler tantrums or teenage depression.

7El trastorno dismórfico corporal
Algunas personas enfocan su atención de tal forma en imperfecciones imaginarias o pequeñas en su apariencia que no pueden dejar de obsesionarse por ello. Estar constantemente preocupados y enfadados sobre las imperfecciones del cuerpo o la apariencia es lo que se conoce como el trastorno dismórfico corporal (TDC).

8Stress & Coping Center
Feeling stressed out? Learn about some of the things that can cause stress and get tips on how to manage when you're feeling overwhelmed.

9Encouraging a Healthy Body Image
A healthy and positive body image means liking your body, appreciating it, and feeling grateful for its qualities and capabilities. Parents can help kids develop a healthy body image.

10Directory of English-Spanish Translations
This directory contains a list of all topics available in Spanish, organized alphabetically in English with links to both the Spanish and English articles.