Body dysmorphic disorder-is reflection your worst enemy: a review

Authors

  • Mubashir Mohiuddin Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad H. Shuja Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Abeera F. Abbasi Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20241668

Keywords:

BDD, Psychosocial impact, Mental health, Body image

Abstract

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by an intense and debilitating fixation on imagined or minor physical flaws. Despite the prevalence of BDD in society, there is a paucity of evidence regarding its impact on medical students in literature. To bridge this gap, this article seeks to present an overview of the current research on BDD and its prevalence among medical students in Pakistan. Additionally, the article will explore various treatment approaches that have shown effectiveness in managing BDD, with a particular focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy.

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2024-06-25

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