Body Dysmorphic Disorder : A Treatment Manual

by David Veale (The Priory Hospital, London, UK); Fugen Neziroglu (Institute for BioBehavioural Therapy, USA)

• ISBN13: 9780470743782
• ISBN10: 0470743786
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This book is a unique treatment manual which looks at the assessment of BDD, offering an treatment model in the form of CBT and pharmacotherapy Summarises the current knowledge and theoretical perspectives about BDD Covers the practical aspects of assessment, engagement, and therapy Uses a number of practical resources, including client handouts

Table of Contents

About the authors

Preface

Acknowledgements

Knowledge and Theory of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

The diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder

History of body dysmorphic disorder

Epidemiology and presentation of BDD

Descriptive psychopathology of BDD

Psychogenic excoriation

Psychological aspects of cosmetic procedures

Risk factors in the development of BDD

Neurobiological aspects of BDD

Learning theory models of BDD

A cognitive behavioral model of BDD

Evidence for cognitive behavior therapy in BDD

Evidence for pharmacotherapy in BDD

Assessment and Therapy

Assessment

Engagement and formulation

Advice on cosmetic procedures.16. Imagery rescripting

Modifying attentional biases

Modifying cognitive processes in BDD

Avoidance, compulsive, and safety-seeking behaviors

Modifying appraisals

Habit reversal for psychogenic excoriation

Behavioral activation for depression in BDD

Pharmacotherapy

Diagnostic interviews and assessment scales

Leafl ets and forms used during therapy

Resources for BDD

References

Index

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