Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is defined as a preoccupation with an "imagined" defect in one s appearance, where the person s concern is markedly excessive. Diagnosis is usually slow and treatment frequently inappropriate.

About the authors. Preface. Acknowledgements. Part A Knowledge and Theory of Body DysmorphicDisorder. 1. The diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder. 2. History of body dysmorphic disorder. 3. Epidemiology and presentation of BDD. 4. Descriptive psychopathology of BDD. 5. Psychogenic excoriation. 6. Psychological aspects of cosmetic procedures. 7. Risk factors in the development of BDD. 8. Neurobiological aspects of BDD. 9. Learning theory models of BDD. 10. A cognitive behavioral model of BDD. 11. Evidence for cognitive behavior therapy in BDD. 12. Evidence for pharmacotherapy in BDD. Part B Assessment and Therapy. 13. Assessment. 14. Engagement and formulation. 15. Advice on cosmetic procedures.16. Imagery rescripting. 17. Modifying attentional biases. 18. Modifying cognitive processes in BDD. 19. Avoidance, compulsive, and safety-seeking behaviors. 20. Modifying appraisals. 21. Habit reversal for psychogenic excoriation. 22. Behavioral activation for depression in BDD. 23. Pharmacotherapy. Appendix 1 Diagnostic interviews and assessment scales. Appendix 2 Leafl ets and forms used during therapy. Appendix 3 Resources for BDD. References. Index.

Being dissatisfied with one’s appearance is normal, but Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is something different. Someone with BDD is preoccupied with their appearance, is excessively self-conscious and experiences marked distress as a result. As a group, individuals with BDD have high rates of suicide, psychiatric hospitalisation and unemployment. They are often housebound or socially isolated and have great difficulties with relationships. 

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual is the first to provide both an overview of the current knowledge of BDD and a framework for appropriate treatment of the condition using cognitive behaviour therapy and medication. Owing to a lack of research, BDD is often misdiagnosed and treated inappropriately. Patients frequently mask their main condition and present with symptoms of depression, social phobia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, resulting in treatment with misdirected therapies and inappropriate anti-psychotic medication.

Ideal for practitioners in clinical psychology, psychiatry and medicine, Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual furthers our understanding of the condition and provides practical advice on its assessment and treatment.

"Few clinicians in the world are as experienced as Drs Veale and Neziroglu in the effective treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Their comprehensive book transcends the typical treatment manual. It provides an impressively science-driven understanding of BDD, as well as a richly detailed protocol for practitioners. The wisdom and guidance in this book can significantly aid in alleviating the personal suffering that BDD brings."
—Thomas F. Cash, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Old Dominion University, USA, and author of The Body Image Workbook, Second Edition (2008)