Psychosocial risk and body dysmorphic disorder: A systematic review

ABSTRACT

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by a debilitating preoccupation with perceived appearance defects that are not noticeable to others. The International OCD Foundation estimates nearly 1 in 50 individuals in the United States meet the diagnostic criteria for this disorder; however, despite its prevalence, many social work professionals lack familiarity with this diagnosis. Using PRISMA-P reporting guidelines, this article presents a systematic review of studies examining individual, interpersonal, and environmental risks in the development of BDD. Implications for social work practice and suggestions for further research are discussed Table 1.

KEYWORDS:

• Body dysmorphic disorder
• BDD
• systematic review
• psychosocial risk

Declaration of interest statement

We have no known conflict of interest to disclose.