A reader seeks ways to respond kindly when others speak negatively about their bodies, especially when comparisons are made.

Even though social media posts and ads can seem glamorous and exciting, people often end up feeling worse after looking at friends’ posts and influencers’ photos and videos. Why is that? People tend ...

Young people who spend a lot of time comparing their bodies and faces to others on the internet often maintain high levels of these appearance concerns throughout their teens and into young adulthood.

Dear Eric: I feel uncomfortable when people speak negatively about their bodies while in conversation with just me. I don’t know what to say in the moment and often replay the conversation later. I’m ...