High School Story updated to help teens with eating disorders, body image stress

After the success of its anti-cyberbullying campaign in High School Story, mobile developer Pixelberry Studios has partnered with another company, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), to tackle another major teenage issue: negative body images.

Through an in-game update, High School Story players follow fictional character Mia, who overhears a negative comment about her body. Mia starts engaging in unhealthy eating habits, in a storyline based on research from Pixelberry and NEDA, which teaches players about the causes and negative consequences of “body image stress.”

Through the update, players gain access to frequently asked questions, and are encouraged to use an in-game support system if the story affects them and they’d like to receive help.

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