W9 OCRD Flashcards
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
A preoccupation with a perceived defect in physical appearance, often involving concerns about various body parts.
What are common areas of concern for individuals with BDD?
Face (nose, lips, jaw), arms, skin tone/imperfections, body hair, breasts, and muscles/size.
What diagnostic criteria are used for BDD?
Preoccupation with perceived defects, compulsive behaviors in response, significant distress/impairment, and not better explained by an eating disorder.
What is the prevalence of BDD?
Approximately 2%.
Which disorders are commonly comorbid with BDD?
Anxiety disorders and mood disorders.
What are the main treatment options for BDD?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
What defines Hoarding Disorder (HD)?
Persistent difficulty discarding possessions, leading to excessive clutter that impairs normal use of living spaces.
What are the diagnostic criteria for Hoarding Disorder?
Difficulty discarding items, distress associated with discarding, accumulation of clutter, significant distress/impairment, and not due to another medical condition.
What is Trichotillomania (TTM)?
A disorder characterized by repetitive, uncontrollable hair pulling resulting in noticeable hair loss.
What distinguishes focused from unfocused hair pulling in TTM?
Focused pulling is done with awareness, while unfocused pulling occurs without awareness.
What is Excoriation Disorder?
Repeated, compulsive skin picking that leads to tissue damage and causes significant distress.
What are the main treatments for Hoarding Disorder, TTM, and Excoriation?
Cognitive challenging, skills training, exposure and response prevention, and stimulus control techniques.
What defines Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
The presence of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and/or compulsions (repetitive behaviors) aimed at reducing anxiety.
What are the diagnostic criteria for OCD?
Presence of obsessions/compulsions causing significant distress or impairment, not attributable to another condition.
What are some common types of obsessions in OCD?
Cleaning/contamination, forbidden thoughts/actions, and symmetry.
