Hi, i'm 16 and my head is quite flat on the back. i'm self conscious about this and was wondering if it's normal and if anything can be done to help.

Not unusual and...: This is not at all uncommon- most people have a slightly misshapen skull! As for being self-conscious, I am guessing many if not most do not even notice- and hair can go a long way to camouflage this. As for anything to help, I advise you consult with a cranial osteopath- a series of gentle treatments over time should lessen this and improve your health! See http://tinyurl.com/qcejlc9 Good luck!

Know thyself?: Our skulls (and bodies generally) come in all shapes and sizes and there is not much we can do to change it. An important part of our developing identity, healthy ego, is in how we think and feel about our bodies. We can notice the thoughts that typically go through our minds ... do they tend to be positive, or critical? Check www.mindful.org/feeling-self-critical-try-mindfulness ...give it a try.

Flat head: The flat head is because the moulding that occurs in childhood. Once the sutures fuse it is difficult to change the shape. If it is not causing any problem , do not do anything . If you have any issues - physiological or psychological -- please see your doctor for discussion.