Body Image

Articles In This Section

• Is My Body OK? Am I Having Self-Esteem Issues?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Losing Weight: Brandon’s Story (Video)

  Brandon, 17, has lost 70 pounds through better eating and exercise. In this video he talks about what inspired him and how he stayed on track.

• Transgender People

  People who are transgender feel like they're living inside a body that's all wrong for them. Find out what it means to be transgender in this article for teens.

• Vitiligo

  Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin. It's not medically dangerous, but it can affect a person's appearance. Find out more.

• Dealing With Feelings When You’re Overweight

  If a person is struggling with extra weight, it can add to the emotional ups and downs of being a teen. Get some tips on coping here.

• A Guy’s Guide to Body Image

  Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to appearance. But guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. And some worry just as much as girls do about their looks.

• Help! Is This My Body?

  Your body's changing - and if you've ever felt out of step with it, you're not alone. Find out how to deal with body changes and feelings in this article.

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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

• Plastic Surgery

  Lots of images may come to mind when you think of plastic surgery. This special type of surgery involves a person's appearance and ability to function.

• Body Image and Self-Esteem

  When your body changes, so can your image of yourself. Find out how your body image affects your self-esteem and what you can do.