With trends like " looksmaxxing " and the ongoing rise in GLP-1s, there's no wonder appearance is a growing concern for many people these days. Companies, celebrities and even your loved ones may place more focus on how they look, whether it's their weight, makeup or style.
With trends like " looksmaxxing " and the ongoing rise in GLP-1s, there's no wonder appearance is a growing concern for many people these days.
If you're taking endless selfies (with filters) and obsessing over every angle of your face and body, at what point is your attention to your looks actually a sign of a mental health concern?
According to experts, there is some reason to worry or at least to be mindful.
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With trends like " looksmaxxing " and the ongoing rise in GLP-1s, there's no wonder appearance is a growing concern for many people these days. Companies, celebrities and even your loved ones may place more focus on how they look, whether it's their weight, makeup or style. Looking "nice" isn't necessarily a bad thing – it's fun, it can be smart (helping you stick to the dress code for a job interview) and can even make you feel happier (we love " dopamine dressing ").
"[Those trends] open the door for competition and obsession because there's always another tweak to chase or something to optimise," said Golee Abrishami, a psychologist who specialises in eating and body image issues and serves as the vice president of clinical care at Octave.
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