TALK THERAPY REWIRES BRAIN IN BODY DYSMORPHIA STUDY

This study looked at whether 12 weeks of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition where someone obsesses over small or imagined flaws in their appearance. Sixty adults took part: half received weekly CBT, the other half were on a waitlist. Researchers measured brainwaves, skin responses, and eye movements to see if therapy changed how the brain processes appearance-related images. The goal was to see if CBT reduces distress and shifts attention away from perceived flaws.