… these factors, we can destigmatize BDD in men and help people feel more comfortable in their bodies.
Table of Contents
Gay Community Culture and BDDToxic Masculinity and BDDMinority Stress and BDDBDD and Subsequent DisordersEffects of BDDResourcesHope for the FutureConcluding Remarks
Gay Community Culture and BDD
MSM culture promotes unrealistic body standards, which can negatively impact …
… abortion is both traumatizing and dangerous.”2 These claims are false and are not supported by mental health professionals. “Post-abortion syndrome” is not recognized by the DSM-5, the leading resource for mental health disorders among mental health professionals.6 Medically speaking, abortion is safer than a tonsillectomy and the primary emotion women report …
… However, eating disorders affect each person differently and someone with an eating disorder who does not fit the criteria outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) may still experience these effects in their intimate relationships.
Relationship Issues
Successful relationships require trust and vulnerability. Eating disorders can cause tension and strain within a …
… discomfort someone feels due to the conflict between their biological and identified gender. According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in order for someone to be officially diagnosed with gender dysphoria, there must be (1) a difference between the …
… treatment.
Bulimia has a mortality rate of about 4%.1
Learn more about bulimia here.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by the DSM 5 as an addiction to food and the inability to stop eating once a healthy amount is consumed. Compared to bulimia, people with BED do not engage …
… of guilt after eating. Bulimia affects people of all ages, races, genders, and sexual orientations.
Diagnostics and Statistical Manual 5 Categorization
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) categorizes bulimia as a psychiatric eating disorder. In order to be diagnosed with bulimia, a person must meet the following diagnostic criteria:1
An individual must …
… and Statistical Manual CategorizationTypes of AnorexiaSymptomsCauses of AnorexiaLong-Term EffectsTreatmentStatisticsAnorexia and IntimacyResourcesConcluding Remarks
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Categorization
According to the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM V) of Mental Disorders, anorexia is classified as an eating disorder. In order to be diagnosed with anorexia, a person must meet all three criteria established by …
… Among Adults. National Institute of Mental Health: 2015.
2. Cherney, Kristeen. Depression and Sexual Health. Healthline: 2016.
3. What is Depression? American Psychiatric Association: 2017.
4. Reynolds, Cecil. Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria: 2013.
5. Persistent Depressive Disorder (dysthymia). Mayo Clinic: 2017.
6. Bipolar Disorder. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: 2016 …
… occurs with pregnancy and anemia (iron deficiency). Certain cultural factors can also increase the likelihood of pica behaviors. For example, some cultures value eating clay. However, the DSM-5 does not qualify individuals as having pica if the behavior is part of a culturally endorsed practice. Pica is more common in African countries that have …
