Posts Tagged ‘body dysmorphic disorder’

Nicole Richie Weighs in on Eating Disorder Claims

Nicole Richie says it’s a not-so-simple life: you “can’t win” in the public eye when you’re famous. Here’s how she responded to the eating disorder accusations.
In the most recent issue of Marie Claire, Nicole Richie addresses the eating disorder rumors that have haunted her since her 2006 weight loss during the short-lived reality show The [...]

Plastic Surgery Patients Get Psych Referrals

Plastic surgery patients at a London clinic are getting referrals to psychologists– approximately 20 percent of them, anyway. Learn why in this report from Plastic Surgery News.
A London clinic called Mybreast reports that about 20 percent of their plastic surgery patients also get referrals to psychologists. The reason? These patients express unrealistic expectations about their looks [...]

Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

If you are considering plastic surgery, odds are there is something about your appearance you feel needs correcting. But at what point does a desire for self-improvement become an unhealthy obsession? Dr. Trish Henrie, a specialist in pre-surgery psychological screening for plastic surgery patients, explains the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder, and how doctors and prospective patients can make the distinction between an irrational desire and a positive change.