Body Dysmorphic Disorder Margaret T. Johnson, MD

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Margaret T. Johnson, MD



Whether by means of television, newspapers or magazines, we are constantly presented with images of perfect faces and bodies. While maturing in such an environment, the impressionable adolescent develops a mental image of how the ideal man or woman should appear. Persons who become preoccupied with perfection often view themselves as imperfect and may develop a distorted picture of their own body and face. This perception can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Often, the primary care physician has the first opportunity to intervene with these patients.

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اسم المستخدم: 1929
كلمة السر:1929