Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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Authors

David Veale · University College London

Ann Boocock · University College London

Kevin Gournay

Windy Dryden · Goldsmiths University of London

Fozia Shah · The Priory Hospital

Robert J. Willson · The Priory Hospital

Jessica Walburn · The Priory Hospital

Abstract

BDD patients had a high associated comorbidity and previous suicide attempts. BDD is a chronic handicapping disorder and patients are not being adequately identified or treated by health professionals.

Topics & Keywords

Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications Empathy and Medical Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The British Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 169, Issue 2, pp. 196-201

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.169.2.196

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