Body image issues pushing people towards suicide

Concerns over one's body image are pushing a lot of people towards depression, and even making them suicidal, according to a recent survey. Commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation, the poll was conducted with 4,500 UK adults. It was found that a third of the people felt anxious about their bodies, with one in eight experiencing suicidal thoughts. The charity aims to spread awareness about the problem with personal stories among people from all age groups; and it is urging advertising and social media firms to take more care with the way bodies are portrayed.