@article{ref1,
title="Treating body dysmorphic disorder with cognitive-behavior therapy",
journal="Psychiatric Annals",
year="2004",
author="Sarwer, D.B. and Gibbons, L.M. and Crerand, C.E.",
volume="34",
number="12",
pages="934-941",
abstract="Both the presumed etiology and diagnostic characteristics of BDD intuitively suggest the utility of CBT in the conceptualization and treatment of the disorder. In support of this notion, a cognitive behavioral model of the disorder has been proposed. This model is consistent with pre-existing cognitive-behavior models of treatment. CBT for BDD focuses on self-monitoring, exposure and response prevention, cognitive restructuring, and relapse prevention. Both case reports and a small number of randomized controlled trials have supported the potential effectiveness of the approach. Additional study is clearly warranted and should focus on questions including the utility of individual versus group based treatment, the combination of CBT with pharmacotherapy, and identifying the elements of treatment most critical to successful outcomes.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0048-5713",
doi="10.3928/0048-5713-20041201-16",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/0048-5713-20041201-16"
}