Citation

Neziroglu F, Roberts M, Yaryura-Tobias JA. Psychiatr. Ann. 2004; 34(12): 915-920.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/0048-5713-20041201-13

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

BDD appears to commence during adolescence, is not gender specific, and is often comorbid with OCD, social phobia, depression, and personality disorders. Its prevalence rate is not yet firmly established, with studies indicating anywhere from 0.7% to 13% of the various populations studied. Most patients with have high overvalued ideas and are difficult to treat. Treatment has consisted of cognitive-behavior therapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. A behavioral model of a patient's acquisition and maintenance of BDD is provided, with emphasis on classical followed by operant conditioning.

Language: en

Keywords

human; safety; prevalence; screening; suicide attempt; interview; body image; disease severity; review; questionnaire; attention; physician; life event; behavior; behavior disorder; clinical feature; population research; behavior therapy; cognitive therapy; avoidance behavior; cultural factor; social aspect; self concept; emotion; delusion; mental patient; family history; psychiatric diagnosis; onset age; symptom; body dysmorphic disorder; grooming; habituation; body build; face; theoretical study; body size; conditioning; esthetic surgery; health center; instrumental conditioning