Since scoliosis is most often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, the mental health effects of scoliosis can truly have long term effects. Young kids and teenagers alike are learning, developing, and growing so much everyday. Thus, when their body’s are perceived as “different” from their peers this can lead to harsh comparisons, internally or externally, from seemingly innocent comments or even bullying. Thankfully, most kids will grow out of their emotional struggles- a common issue regardless of having scoliosis or not.