Individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are preoccupied with an aspect of their appearance that they perceive to be defective in some way. These perceived defects in appearance are not observable or are only slightly noticeable to others. Research indicates that about 1% of adults in the US have body dysmorphic disorder

Articles: Body Dysmorphia: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments


Written by: Kerry Heath LPC-S, NCC, CEDS-S

Medically Reviewed by: Dena Westphalen
PharmD

Published: 01/11/2023

Article: Body Image: What It Is & How It Affects Mental Health

Written by: Kerry Heath LPC-S, NCC, CEDS-S

Medically Reviewed by: Kristen Fuller MD

Published: 01/23/2023

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