The skinny model culture is our gift from the 1990s, along with boy bands and Al Qaeda, but what are its long-term effects and should governments be worried about its link to anorexia and bullimia in both the EU and Ireland.

I know from listening to girls that it is not cool to be a size 14 at 16 years of age nor is it cool to weigh 66 kg, a weight heavier than their boyfriend who is on the soccer team.

Deppression is a hidden killer and recently a Samaritans "teen-help" line was launched in Ballyfermot.

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