UTA-led study finds adolescents who see themselves as overweight—regardless of actual weight—are three times more likely to consider self-harm. (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Arlington

UTA-led study finds adolescents who see themselves as overweight—regardless of actual weight—are three times more likely to consider self-harm.

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Adolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider committing self-harm compared to those who do not, regardless of whether the person is objectively overweight, according to a new study released by The University of Texas at Arlington.

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