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Table 2 Types of treatment and other coping strategies utilized for appearance concerns (n = 429)

From: Treatment utilization and treatment barriers in individuals with body dysmorphic disorder

Treatment utilization

%

(n)

Help/treatment sought (lifetime) a

 Psychopharmacotherapy

21.7

(93)

 Psychotherapy

29.6

(127)

 Psychiatric clinic

12.6

(54)

 General practitioner

17.7

(76)

 Self-help literature

18.9

(81)

 Counselor

5.6

(24)

 Healer

8.2

(35)

 Research on cosmetic treatments/surgery

63.9

(274)

 Cosmetic surgery

25.6

(110)

 Friends and family support

49.2

(211)

 Research on information (e.g. on the internet)

78.8

(338)

 None

3.3

(14)

 Other

9.6

(41)

Mental health treatment (current) a

 Psychopharmacotherapy

10.5

(45)

 Psychotherapy

17.2

(74)

  Cognitive-behavioral therapy

48.6

(36)

  Talk therapy

23.0

(17)

  Psychodynamic therapy

10.8

(8)

  Unknown/other

17.6

(13)

  1. Note. a Multiple choice items