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"When no boys are in the classroom girls take part more. They answer more questions, and they argue more. I guess you would say they debate more, but I remember the same situation happening when boys were in the class and a couple of them yelled out "Cat Fight!" The girls got angry, and they stopped debating."

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• Research finds link between childhood psychological problems and issues later in life

  Problem teens who demonstrate risky behavior may be reacting to a difficult childhood. more...

• Researchers find link between religion and eating disorders

  According to the National Eating Disorders Association, as many as 10 million women are fighting a life-or-death battle with some type of eating disorder. more...

• Parental awareness of teen suicide may reduce number of attempts

  Teen suicide is a topic that few parents enjoy lingering on, but it is a reality and more widespread than many may be aware of. more...

• Online videos of self-harm may influence teens to cut themselves

  Self-mutilation, also known as "cutting," can seriously affect teen health and wellbeing, and now scientists are saying that viewing videos of the practice may be normalizing it for those who watch. more...

• People with severe mental illnesses are much more likely to commit suicide, study says

  Teens and adults who suffer from severe mental illnesses have a much higher risk of committing suicide, compared to their healthy peers. more...

• Expert says sleeplessness is risk factor for teen suicide

  An Idaho State University psychologist recently told Local News 8 Idaho that losing sleep may increase a teen's likelihood of considering suicide. more...

• Study finds a third of teen car crash victims are other drivers, pedestrians

  Research conducted by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance has found that a significant portion of teen driving-related fatalities are not in the car with the adolescent driver. more...

• Gay teens may be at higher risk of self-harm, suicide, panel finds

  A panel of 26 psychiatrists and behavioral scientists has concluded that the risk of suicide and attempted suicide may be higher among gay and lesbian teens, although much medical data is not consistent enough to support in-depth research. more...

• Driver's license laws tighten in Michigan, especially for teens

  Though it has not yet banned cell phone use on the roads, Michigan has passed legislation that will create more restrictions on teen driver's licenses, according to the Lansing State Journal. more...

What are the different types of girls boarding schools? Learn about specialized boarding schools for girls, such as boarding schools that specialize in learning disabilities, Asperger's syndrome, oppositional defiance, and substance abuse issues

What do the studies show about girls-only boarding schools? Statistics and other studies on how girls' only schools impact girls' learning, education, and academic performance >>

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