Over the last few years, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) has become the focus of increasing media attention particularly in relation to being cited as one of the main reasons why people seek out ...

Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body.” When this process of integrating different sensory ...

Last year, reality star Tami Roman gave a candid interview to hit radio show The Breakfast Club and discussed her struggles with body dysmorphic disorder that resonated with fans. “Every day is a ...

Body dysmorphia plays a key role in anorexia and other eating disorders. People may be afraid of gaining weight and believe that their body is larger than it actually is. Body dysmorphia is a ...

In a world dominated by selfies and social media, Kat Holitik can hardly stand to look at her face. The 22-year-old has facial dysmorphia, a mental health condition similar to body dysmorphic disorder ...

Eva Fisher works for Colorado State University Global. She is affiliated with the International OCD Foundation. Fugen Neziroglu is affiliated with OCDNY, IOCD, ADAA. She has receved funding from Bio ...

"Standing in front of the mirror I dragged my hairbrush through my fringe. Still doesn't look right. Do it again. I reached for my towel and headed back to the bathroom. I was supposed to meet my ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which a person becomes fixated on a perceived flaw in their body. Despite gender stereotypes, BDD doesn’t only affect women. Many men ...

Gemma Sharp receives funding from an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship (Health Professional Category). Nichola Rumsey consults with The Australasian Foundation for Plastic Surgery. Although we ...

Joseph scrolls through Twitter, his feed refreshing over and over again, but he doesn’t read the words. He puts on television shows like “Breaking Bad,” but he doesn’t watch them. Instead, he fixates ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with body dysmorphia during pregnancy had lower quality of life and body image. Women reported physical ...

Body dysmorphic disorder, also called body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition that affects how you view and feel about your body and appearance. It involves intense preoccupation with one or ...