Reuters Health reports that adolescents who have issues with their body image, shape or weight are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or sexual preoccupation. A study conducted at Brown Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island, found that one third of all teens admitted to psychiatric hospitals are so affected by their body image disorders that they have difficulties with normal functions and behaviors. The results of the study suggests teenagers need to be screened for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and other body image issues. Body dysmorphic disorder is a when a person suffers from a debilitating preoccupation with their appearance. Learn more about the study from Reuters online.