Tag: body dysmorphic disorder

  • Prevalence, Diagnostic Criteria, and Features of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    Prevalence, Diagnostic Criteria, and Features of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) defines body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) as a condition in which a person is fixated on what they think is wrong with their appearance when in reality they look fine. BDD is a common mental illness that is often not…