The Distorted Perception of Physical Appearance and its Impact on Mental Health

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This chapter explores the distorted perception of physical appearance and its impact on mental health. It discusses conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and the obsession with cosmetic procedures, while highlighting the wide range of areas affected by caring about one's image.

Acne has just as many emotional and mental symptoms as it does physical. Having acne in our 20s is a significant source of insecurity, frustration and hopelessness, impacting how we go about making new friends, dating, career opportunities and so much more. In this episode we break down the psychology of acne, investigating the myths about the causes of acne, the subsequent stigma towards acne, the mental consequences we are observing more and more, the impact of social media and facetune, along with how we can manage our self esteem in the face of chronic acne. Listen now!

The article I reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5029236/

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