Body dysmorphic disorder

Question 1

DSM IV criteria for diagnosis

Answer 1

• Preoccupation with an imagine defect in appearance.
• If a slight physical anomaly is present, the person’s concern is markedly excessive
• causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
• preoccupation is not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g., dissatisfaction with body shape and size in Anorexia Nervosa)