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New NICE guidance aims to improve identification of OCD

New national guidance for the NHS aims to to tackle delays in the diagnosis and treatment of OCD and body dysmorphic disorder.

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Health Officials Recommend Screening for Body Dysmorphic Disorder Before Cosmetic Procedures

Health officials have issued new draft guidance advising that cosmetic procedures should not be performed on patients with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended that healthcare workers screen patients for BDD and related conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) before proceeding with cosmetic treatments. The guidance emphasizes that if a patient is likely to have BDD, healthcare professionals should not carry out the procedure but instead refer the patient to a specialist for assessment. Nice highlighted that BDD is a mental health condition where individuals spend excessive time worrying about perceived flaws in their appearance, which can be exacerbated by cosmetic procedures. The draft guidance also calls for healthcare staff to consider evaluating patients presenting with anxiety and depression for both OCD and BDD, particularly those with autism or ADHD. It noted that there is an under-recognition of these conditions, with many people not disclosing their symptoms unless specifically asked. The guidance stresses the importance of normalizing discussions around these issues to reduce stigma, shame, and fear of judgment. Eric Power, interim director of the Centre for Guidelines at Nice, stated that early identification of BDD and OCD can help ensure patients receive appropriate care before symptoms become severe. The guidance aims to improve identification of BDD and OCD, with the goal of helping people access treatment sooner. It is estimated that OCD affects approximately 1.2% of the population, while BDD affects about 2%. The new recommendations are intended to prevent cosmetic procedures from reinforcing or worsening BDD-related distress and behaviors, ensuring that patients receive care that aligns with their needs and circumstances. Nice has called for healthcare professionals to ask structured questions about appearance-related concerns before any cosmetic procedure, with referrals to specialists if BDD is suspected. This approach is expected to lead to better outcomes for patients and reduce the risk of negative psychological impacts from cosmetic interventions.

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Sinéad O’Connor Warned Miley Cyrus About the Music Industry

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