More young women are experiencing mental health issues and experts say ‘selfie culture’ is to blame. A major NHS study found over a quarter of women between 16 and 24 years old have symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health problems. Experts said that young women are feeling under pressure about their body image – and their lives in general – in this ‘selfie generation’ thanks to a social media culture that encourages competition and showcases a false reality.