Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours (Paperback)

Scott M. Granet

ISBN 10: 1476682658 / ISBN 13: 9781476682655

Published by McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC, 2020

About this Item

Paperback. As many as 5-10 million Americans may suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) yet it remains under-recognized by both mental health professionals and the general public. Tormented by obsessive thoughts associated with physical appearance, and related compulsive behaviors, people with BDD believe their bodies are flawed or even deformed--imperfections typically not noticeable to others. High suicide attempt rates, the pursuit of cosmetic remedies and other factors complicate the clinical picture. Although Scott Granet began showing symptoms of BDD at 19, more than two decades passed before he discovered that his obsessive fear of losing his hair was a sign of a serious psychiatric condition. Written from the perspective of therapist who has lived with and triumphed over BDD, Granet's personal and clinical narrative guides the reader through the process of assessing and treating BDD. Written from the perspective of therapist who has lived with and triumphed over body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), Scott Granet's personal and clinical narrative guides the reader through the process of assessing and treating BDD. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours (Paperback)
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1476682658
• ISBN 13: 9781476682655
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

As many as 5-10 million Americans may suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) yet it remains under-recognized by both mental health professionals and the general public. Tormented by obsessive thoughts associated with physical appearance, and related compulsive behaviors, people with BDD believe their bodies are flawed or even deformed--imperfections typically not noticeable to others. High suicide attempt rates, the pursuit of cosmetic remedies and other factors complicate the clinical picture. Although Scott Granet began showing symptoms of BDD at 19, more than two decades passed before he discovered that his obsessive fear of losing his hair was a sign of a serious psychiatric condition. Written from the perspective of therapist who has lived with and triumphed over BDD, Granet's personal and clinical narrative guides the reader through the process of assessing and treating BDD.

About the Author

Scott M. Granet specializes in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder and is located in Redwood City, California.