Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia) results from internal and external experiences. Rapid or significant weight loss may, in some cases, lead to body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ...

This post contains discussion of body image issues. In a recent interview with the Guardian, Penn said that he struggled with body dysmorphia during his younger years as an actor. Variety / Variety ...

Reverse body dysmorphia is not a clinical diagnosis but a term that originated from TikTok. People use it colloquially to describe having a perception of their own appearance as “better” than it is.

The gym has become a modern-day sanctuary for wellness, a place where we aim to strengthen our bodies, improve our health, and feel more energized. However, for some folks, this environment can ...

George Mycock’s fitness routine had gotten out of hand. The 22-year-old was terrified of putting on body fat but eager to develop more muscle. He tracked his food so thoroughly that he was weighing ...

We are learning more about how too much social media use can affect people’s mental health. As KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen shows us a recent study says it’s affecting young men in ...

Facial dysmorphia is a specific form of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in which someone becomes overly focused on perceived imperfections in their facial features. These flaws are often exaggerated or ...

Those with body dysmorphic disorder don't see their true images in the mirror. Sept. 15, 2011 — -- Eugene Bata is young and handsome. The New York City resident could easily be mistaken for a ...

When I look in the mirror, I appear bigger and wider than I am, and I know this is due to years of fat-shaming and fatphobia. No matter what I do, I still can’t see things as they are, but how my mind ...

Gay men are pushing back against what they call bullying over how they look. A growing number of gay men are publicly pushing back against what they say is bullying within the gay community over how ...