CPD articles

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Nature, assessment and treatment

Aims and intended learning outcomes

This article discusses the characteristics of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), its assessment and treatment. After reading this article, and completing the exercises, you will:

define BDD;

state the general prevalence of BDD;

describe two assessment measures used for BDD;

describe two cognitive-behavioural techniques used to treat BDD;

discuss the role of nurse therapists in the treatment of BDD.

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