The Facts of Negative Body Image
Body image is the term which describes how one mentally defines the way he or she looks. It is the personal relationship one has with his or her body and the feelings and beliefs they hold about their physical appearance. Negative body image refers to one’s unhappiness with their looks. Often, this mental image of oneself does not align with the actual way a person looks or how the world sees them. A preoccupation with physical appearance can have major lasting effects on one’s physical and mental health, along with their overall well-being and can even result in suicidal ideations and death (Body Image). Therapy is crucial for empowering men and women to accept and love their bodies and to resist societal pressure of beauty standards.
