Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) – is also known as body dysmorphia. It is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws or perceived defects in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others and can make a person with this disorder ashamed, embarrassed, and anxious and in […]
This is a mental picture of one’s physical body – size, shape, and appearance. It’s a person’s attitude toward their physical self (physique) – such as thoughts, feelings and beliefs about their body. Body image can be influenced by a number of social factors, such as culture, the media, age, gender and interactions with family […]