Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Many BDD cases go unrecognised because people with the disorder often feel embarrassed and reluctant to speak about their concerns.

Treatment for BDD includes a combination of the following therapies:

• Psychotherapy. Individual counselling focuses on changing the thinking and behaviour of a person with BDD.
• Medication. Certain antidepressant medications called SSRIs are showing promise, as are antipsychotic medicines.
• Group and/or family therapy.