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
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Body dysmorphic disorder
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Body image.
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Genre/Form |
Juvenile works
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Service, The National and Specialist OCD, B. D. D. and Related Disorders
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Bowyer, Laura Ruth, contributor.
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Beardsworth, Emma, contributor
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Brookes, Emily, contributor
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Burton, R. (Robbie), 1958- contributor.
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Clark, Bruce, contributor
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Daniels, Rory, contributor
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Krebs, Georgina, contributor.
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Lewis, Angela, contributor
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Marchetti, Elias, contributor
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Monzani, Benedetta, contributor.
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Peile, Lauren, contributor
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Holland Whitehead, Katie, contributor
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ISBN |
1784508322 |
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9781784508326 |
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