Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where individuals obsess over perceived flaws in their appearance, often leading to significant distress and functional impairment. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry delves into BDD, offering insights into its underlying causes, manifestations, and therapeutic interventions. Our expert editors curate content that sheds light on the complexities of BDD, ensuring psychiatrists are equipped to offer compassionate and effective care to those struggling with this condition.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Recent JCP Articles on Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Editorial
Practice Relevance as the North Star: A Message From the Editor
February 26, 2026
Dr Culpepper, Editor in Chief, outlines manuscript selection criteria for the PCC, prioritizing clinical relevance to primary care and frontline psychiatric settings, and thanks peer reviewers for their service.
Featured Body Dysmorphic Disorder Research
Podcast
How Sleep Issues Show Up in Psychiatric Practice with Dr. Avinesh Bhar, CEO of SLIIIP
February 24, 2026
Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Avinesh Bhar discusses how sleep-disordered breathing drives psychiatric and cardiometabolic morbidity, the clinical case for integrating sleep evaluation into mental health care, and how home...
