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Author Jassi, Amita, author.

Title Appearance anxiety : a guide to understanding body dysmorphic disorder for young people, families and professionals / [Amita Jassi], National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorders Service, Maudsley Hospital
Published London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019

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Description 1 online resource (83 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Intro; Appearance Anxiety; Contents; Contributors; Preface; A message from a young person with BDD; Chapter 1 -- What is BDD and do I have it?; Chapter 2 -- Why do people get BDD?; Chapter 3 -- The impact of BDD; Chapter 4 -- Cosmetic treatments; Chapter 5 -- The internet and social media; Chapter 6 -- Treatment for BDD; Chapter 7 -- What can families, friends and carers do to help?; Chapter 8 -- What can schools and professionals do to help?; Recommended reading, resources and organisations; Blank Page
Summary The first book for teens that explains the causes and impact of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The book is interspersed with accounts and artwork from young people with BDD, along with perspectives of their families. BDD is a debilitating mental health disorder, and this book gives advice on treatment including CBT and medication, and shows where to get help. It increases awareness, provides solidarity for people with BDD, and alerts others to key signs and symptoms so they can prevent further suffering. It also includes a short section for families and professionals on what they can do to help, making this the go-to book for professionals and families to recommend to teens, as well an invaluable resource for young people themselves
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-80) and index
Notes Online resource, title from digital title page (viewed on July 13, 2020)
Subject Body dysmorphic disorder -- Juvenile literature
Body dysmorphic disorder
Body image.
Genre/Form Juvenile works
Form Electronic book
Author Service, The National and Specialist OCD, B. D. D. and Related Disorders
Bowyer, Laura Ruth, contributor.
Beardsworth, Emma, contributor
Brookes, Emily, contributor
Burton, R. (Robbie), 1958- contributor.
Clark, Bruce, contributor
Daniels, Rory, contributor
Krebs, Georgina, contributor.
Lewis, Angela, contributor
Marchetti, Elias, contributor
Monzani, Benedetta, contributor.
Peile, Lauren, contributor
Holland Whitehead, Katie, contributor
ISBN 1784508322
9781784508326