Body dysmorphic disorder: What you need to know

What you need to know about body dysmorphic disorder (Photo: iStock)

Mental health is an issue that more and more people are aware of these days. It's becoming more and more common to hear that someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or maybe you're the one going through something on a personal level. This trend is very worrying, especially with issues such as the cost of living and worries about health disasters such as COVID adding to the pressure.

The most common types of mental health problems we know about are anxiety and depression. But there are other conditions that affect many people, such as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). There's a lot to know about BDD, so let's break it down: