Bibliography #8

Wilhelm, Sabine. (2005). Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Retrieved March 3, 2008, http://www.massgeneral.org/bdd/pages/bddInfo.htm

This site is based on a research clinic in Massachusetts called, Body Dysmorphic Disorder Clinic and Research Unit. This clinic offers and inside or outside setting for patients. They provide evaluations, consultations, and follow up procedures. This site includes more specific elements of cognitive behavior therapy, such as mirror retraining and activity scheduling. It also gives you specific questions on how to determine or at least of an idea or whether or not an individual is suffering from BDD. Many individuals go misdiagnosed or undiagnosed because they are ashamed or embarrassed of their condition. However, this clinic stresses the importance of reaching out for help because it is important to understand the disease and to have a better life.