David Veale

FRCPsych, MPhil, BSc, MD

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This section provides general information on some specific issues, links to various resources on the internet and an overview of evidence based treatments.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a body image problem. It is defined as a preoccupation with one or more defects in one’s appearance in which most people can hardly notice or do not believe to be important.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition consisting of obsessions or compulsions, or, more commonly, both.

Depression

Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders, thought to occur primarily to dysregulation of neurotransmitters in the brain such as serotonin and dopamine.

Health Anxiety

Hypochondriasis (usually referred to health anxiety) refers to an excessive fear or worry about having a serious illness.

Emetophobia (Specific Phobia of Vomiting)

Emetophobia is an intense fear of vomiting. This may include a fear of vomiting in public or alone, a fear of of seeing others vomit or fear of vomiting oneself or being nauseated.

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