Psychiatric News (3/20) reports, “Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), defined as excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in personal appearance, affects almost two in every 100 teens, according to” a study. Additionally, the research “found that BDD is much more common in girls than boys.”
The researchers also found that “children and adolescents with BDD are highly likely to have other psychiatric disorders—especially depression and anxiety—and to experience psychosocial problems, self-harm and/or suicide attempts.”
The findings were published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Related Links:
— “Body Dysmorphic Disorder or Appearance Preoccupation Common in Teens,” Psychiatric News, March 20, 2024