Negative body image often brings low self-esteem. They can change the way you understand your value and worth. Healthy body image and self-esteem are a big part of well-being.

 Negative body image may cause:

• Substance Abuse
  • Teens abuse drugs or substances to control their weight or might turn to drugs or substances as an attractive way to cope with body image issues.
• Depression
  • Almost 50% of people with eating disorders meet the clinical criteria for depression.
  • Changing adolescent bodies and overwhelming hormones may create depression and body image issues.
• Anxiety
  • Body image issues may cause social anxiety and cause individuals to obsess over what others think about their bodies.
• Eating Disorders
  • Teen males with body image issues may develop eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia as a coping method.
• Excessive Weight Lifting and Injury
  • Insecurities about body image may cause males to weight lift excessively, and incorrectly, risking injury. As well as engage in a variety of exercises that may turn into compulsions.
• Suicidal Thoughts
  • Body image issues contribute to a negative sense of self, and hopelessness. Those who thought they were overweight had more suicidal thoughts than those who didn’t.