CASE STUDY OF PERSON WITH BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER

Authors

  • Dr. M.Senthil Psychiatric Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education Research, Chandigarh, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i7.2016.2602

Keywords:

Body dysmorphic disorder, Mental illness, Family

Abstract [English]

This article presents a case study of client with Body dysmorphic disorder. Body dysmorphic disorder is an increasingly recognized somatoform disorder, clinically distinct from obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and depression. Patients with body dysmorphic disorder are preoccupied with an imagined deficit in the appearance of one or more body parts, causing clinically significant stress, impairment, and dysfunction. The preoccupation is not explained by any other psychiatric disorder. Patients present to family physicians for primary care reasons and aesthetic or cosmetic procedures. Cosmetic correction of perceived physical deficits is rarely an effective treatment. Pharmacologic treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and non-pharmacologic treatment with cognitive behavior therapy are effective. Body dysmorphic disorder is not uncommon, but is often misdiagnosed. Recognition and treatment are important because this disorder can lead to disability, depression, and suicide. Psychiatric social work assessment and intervention was provided to the person with Body dysmorphic disorder, focusing on to building for change in misbelieve and strengthening commitment to change. The psycho social intervention was provided to the patients and his family members. Sessions on Admission counseling, Family intervention, Supportive therapy, Psycho education, role play, reminiscence, Pre discharge counseling, Discharge Counseling and Social Group Work was conducted. At the end of the therapy, the client knowledge about the illness and coping skills has improved.

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Published

2016-07-31

How to Cite

Senthil, M. (2016). CASE STUDY OF PERSON WITH BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 4(7), 102–108. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i7.2016.2602