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Research Article

The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire: A screening measure for body dysmorphic disorder

(Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Student) , (Research Coordinator) & (Chair of Psychiatry)
Pages 535-542 | Received 11 Oct 2009, Accepted 09 Dec 2009, Published online: 16 Apr 2010

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