Many people engage in body-focused behaviors or have concerns about their appearance. When these experiences begin to interfere with daily life, it’s important to understand what might be happening.

Body dysmorphia, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition where people become fixated on aspects of their appearance that others may not even notice. It affects both men and ...

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by an intense and distressing preoccupation with one’s physical appearance. It affects between 1% and 9% of the general population 1. People struggling ...