Beschreibung:
This text reviews major models of body image, examines appropriate empirical studies and applies findings from mental health care to body image disturbance. It provides recommendations for the appropriate care of patients.
Introduction 1.Models of body image and its disturbance 2. The cognitive behavioural approach to body image and its disturbance 3.The role of stigma in body image disturbance and disfigurement 4.Studies of experiences of facially disfigured people 5.Studies of treatment of disturbed body image 6.Empirical tests of cognitive behavioural approach 7.Treatment recommendations based on the cognitive behavioural approach