Cognitive-Behavioral Body Image Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Rosen, James C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ504613

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Publication Date: 1995

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Cognitive-Behavioral Body Image Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Rosen, James C.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v63 n2 p263-69 Apr 1995

Randomly assigned 54 body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) subjects to cognitive behavior therapy or no treatment. BDD symptoms were significantly decreased in therapy subjects and the disorder was eliminated in 82 percent of cases at posttreatment and 77 percent at follow-up. Subjects' overall psychological symptoms and self-esteem also improved. (RJM)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Image, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Restructuring, Females, Mental Disorders, Outcomes of Treatment, Physical Attractiveness, Psychological Studies, Psychotherapy

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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