Women that have a healthy body image have better physical and emotional wellbeing. Girls and women who have suicidal thoughts and emotions about their bodies are more likely to have eating disorders and depression, among other mental health issues. Unhealthy body perception has a detrimental impact on emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as social functioning. It may lead to poor eating habits, eating disorders, over- or under-exercising, drug abuse, and a need for needless surgical intervention.
