Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD, MPH Key Takeaways People with body dysmorphia worry a lot about minor or ...

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 ...

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often ...

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 ...

Body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, ails millions of Americans each year, including several outspoken celebrities — but many people don't exactly know what it entails. BDD is a mental health condition ...

Those with body dysmorphic disorder don't see their true images in the mirror. Sept. 15, 2011 — -- Eugene Bata is young and handsome. The New York City resident could easily be mistaken for a ...

Social media has become a dangerous influence on young people's body image and self-esteem. SolStock via Getty Images Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body ...

The origin of body dysmorphic disorder has been traced to a specific bundle of neurons within the brain that are connected with processing visual information. The finding, if confirmed, could help the ...

Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn a lesser-known issue is on the rise, particularly ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by a persistent obsession with a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance. Normal appearance concerns become an obsession and begin to interfere with ...