What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
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This handout defines Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) as a condition characterized by intense preoccupation with perceived physical flaws that are often unnoticeable to others. It outlines common areas of concern, such as skin or hair, and notes the associated distress, potential comorbidities like depression, and demographic prevalence. The resource also distinguishes BDD from general body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders, providing self-reflection questions for clients to identify if their concerns may warrant professional evaluation.
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@misc{allodium:0b5b3782c30a4f92,
title = {What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/BDD/Information-Sheets/What-is-Body-Dysmorphic-Disorder.pdf}
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TY - GEN TI - What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/BDD/Information-Sheets/What-is-Body-Dysmorphic-Disorder.pdf ER -
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What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/BDD/Information-Sheets/What-is-Body-Dysmorphic-Disorder.pdf
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