One in eight UK adults have suicidal thoughts over body image – poll

Charity calls for codes to regulate ‘idealised body representation’ in the media

Millions of British adults have experienced suicidal thoughts or emotions because of concerns about their body image, a survey shows.

One of the largest polls on the issue, for the Mental Health Foundation, found one in eight people aged 18 and above have been so distressed about their body image they have thought about killing themselves.

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from Lifestyle | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2YkY73u

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