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In this issue of the Journal, Krebs et al.1 report on the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in young people at the population level, addressing several important gaps in the literature. Previous attempts to estimate the prevalence of BDD in young people primarily relied on samples of students or twins, potentially lacking representativeness, and used self-administered instruments for estimation. While these studies employed validated cutoffs, ensuring reasonable sensitivity and specificity, they were unable to fully exclude alternative explanations for symptoms, such as concerns regarding body weight. Krebs et al.1 break new ground by estimating the prevalence of diagnosed BDD in a large general population-based sample, employing a validated diagnostic instrument.
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The Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) is dedicated to advancing the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through the publication of original research and papers of theoretical, scientific, and clinical significance. Our primary focus is on the mental health of children, adolescents, and families.
We welcome unpublished manuscripts that explore various perspectives, ranging from genetic, epidemiological, neurobiological, and psychopathological research, to cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and other psychotherapeutic investigations. We also encourage submissions that delve into parent-child, interpersonal, and family research, as well as clinical and empirical studies conducted in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and school-based settings.
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At JAACAP, we strive to foster collaboration and dialogue among researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers in order to enhance our understanding and approach to child and adolescent mental health.
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