Body image pressures and beauty standards in society have a big impact on women’s mental health. Seeing unrealistic beauty ideals all the time often makes women unhappy with their bodies, feel bad about themselves, and think they’re not good enough. Women can get anxious and upset when they compare themselves to perfect-looking images. These pressures put women at high risk for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, which can harm their health. Negative body image also leads to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphic disorder. Trying to meet beauty standards causes long-term stress that affects overall health and well-being. This pressure often makes women avoid social situations, struggle in relationships, and focus too much on how they look instead of what they’ve accomplished. Young girls face unique challenges, as society’s expectations shape their growth and sense of value. Seeing a wide range of real women in the media, plus efforts to promote body acceptance and understand media messages, can help reduce these harmful impacts. Friends, family, and mental health experts play a key role to support a healthier body image and self-acceptance. To boost women’s mental health, it’s crucial to tackle these problems head-on.