Study: Cyberbullying's Harmful Impact on Teenage Girls

Online body shaming hurts teenage girls.

Even seeing mean comments about others can make girls feel bad about themselves, according to a study.

Cyberbullying often focuses on how someone looks and can lead to low self-esteem and eating disorders.

The brain study shows that body shaming activates areas of the brain related to pain and social judgment.

Girls who are cyberbullied may also struggle with how they see themselves.

To combat this, schools, parents, and social media platforms need to teach online safety, and celebrate different body types.