One in every 50 people may have body dysmorphic disorder. Robyn Stern, a licensed clinical social worker in New York, has missed weeks and months of her life due to body dysmorphic disorder, an ...

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 Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which people are preoccupied with a perceived flaw in their appearance—often something minor or invisible to others. Individuals with BDD ...

An upcoming exhibition has been designed to raise awareness for body dysmorphia. "Identity" opens in north London this month. It features never-before-seen images of Lady Gaga, who suffered with body ...