Ariana Grande, the pop star, has spoken out against body shaming after receiving comments about her body after a photoshoot. Grande urged people to be more mindful of the words they use, emphasizing that comments about appearance can be harmful, even if the intention is good. Grande also revealed that when people praised her "healthy" appearance, she was actually in a very unhealthy state. Selena Gomez has also spoken out against body shaming, stating that the shame that people experience can be harmful to their mental health and even encourage disordered eating behaviors.
Experts advise people to avoid making positive or negative comments about the appearance of others and to offer support without mentioning someone's body shape or weight. Comments about appearance can reinforce negative or unhealthy behaviors, and people may internalize these comments and question their own worth and self-esteem as a result. Experts advise that people listen to others and offer assistance when asked and that there are ways to express concern and support without making comments about someone's appearance.
Body image is a critical aspect of mental health, and people should be aware of how comments about appearance can affect others. Positive comments can make people feel like they were never good enough, whereas negative comments can make people feel even worse about themselves. People should be aware of the power of their words, and they should listen to others and offer support when asked, rather than making comments about their appearance.