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Suicidality in Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Katharine A Phillips1

  • 1Dr. Phillips is professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and director of the Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Body Image Program at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

Primary Psychiatry
|May 2, 2008
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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is linked to high rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts. Early recognition and effective treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy and SRIs are crucial for managing BDD and reducing suicide risk.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a prevalent condition often associated with significant suicidality.
  • High lifetime prevalence of suicidal ideation (80%) and suicide attempts (24-28%) is reported in BDD patients.
  • Completed suicide rates in BDD are preliminarily indicated as markedly high.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing evidence on suicidality in BDD.
  • To discuss the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of BDD.
  • To highlight the need for further research into BDD-related suicidality.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of available evidence on suicidality in BDD.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and clinical presentation of BDD.

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  • Overview of current treatment modalities for BDD.

    • Main Results:

    • BDD is underrecognized despite its prevalence and association with severe suicidality.
    • Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy are effective BDD treatments.
    • SRIs may reduce suicidality in individuals with BDD.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing and treating BDD is critical due to its high suicide risk.
    • Further research is essential to understand and prevent suicidality in BDD.
    • Integrated treatment approaches are needed for BDD and associated suicidality.