This is the standard reference for clinical practice in the mental health field. Since a complete description of the underlying pathological processes is not possible for most mental disorders, it is important to emphasize that the current diagnostic criteria are the best available description of how mental disorders are expressed and can be recognized by trained clinicians. The classification of disorders is harmonized with the World Health Organization's...

This book explores body image, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and how it affects people both mentally and physically. It reviews the causes and symptoms of negative body image and BDD, as well as strategies teens can use to seek help and develop positive body image. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index.