The Modern Flu: Body Dysmorphic Disorder in the Naga Society

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder which needs to be addressed by a medical or mental health professional with standardized tools. The modern definition of BDD is being completely preoccupied with several flaws of an individual’s body. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an issue which needs to be addressed openly and an awareness needs to be created among the youth so as to prevent the hazards of mental health. This research is an attempt to look into the serious concerns of BDD particularly among the Naga youths who have little or no knowledge about this disorder. This research addresses the issues and threats of BDD, and how it can affect an individual’s day to day life leading to severe anxiety and even depression. Also, an attempt has been made to look back into the history to study if BDD among the Nagas is a western influence or if it has been there since time immemorial. In this research, an analysis has been made by applying various methods to study the cause and effect of BDD and how it can be avoided.