The present study investigated the impact of body image on self-esteem and life satisfaction in emotionally disturbed adolescents. Forty males and seven females ranging in age from 12.5–21.5 (M = 15.8) and classified for special education were administered three measures to evaluate body image, self-concept/esteem and life satisfaction. Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficients (r) yielded significant negative correlations between body image and total self concept, physical self concept, and total life satisfaction indicating that those with greater body satisfaction demonstrated higher self-esteem and satisfaction with life. In contrast to predictions, no significant correlations were found to exist with age. A one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc analysis also revealed that individuals with higher self esteem perceived their bodies more positively than those with moderate or low self esteem. Implications include the need for educational programs to promote body image awareness and satisfaction, as well as to identify body image concerns and intervene early on in development.