Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Corporate employees

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among corporate employees? Work/social visibility can amplify impairment; no prevalence elevation established
Are corporate employees at higher risk? No population association
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among corporate employees? Yes contextually
How might it look different? Camera avoidance, presentation/meeting anxiety, excessive grooming/checking, hiding perceived defects and avoidance can be mistaken for social anxiety
What commonly occurs alongside it? Social anxiety; depression; OCD
What can it be confused with? Social anxiety; OCD; normal appearance concern
Common screening tool BDDQ — Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire
Separate screening tool for corporate employees None
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