Positive body image and self-esteem in children will help them as teenagers

A study found that a high BMI at age seven was associated with greater body dissatisfaction at age 11 and an increase in depressive symptoms at age 14. — AFP

DISSATISFACTION with one’s body in childhood could be linked to an increased risk of depression during adolescence, particularly in young girls.

This is the finding of a new study by British researchers, who suggest that preventative measures and strategies should be put in place to avoid such mental health disorders.