The dangerous link between male body dysmorphia and muscle obsession.

Due to unrealistic body standards promoted in social media and entertainment, more boys and young men today are bulking up to the point of risking their overall health. Building muscle, paired with the associated risky behaviors of skewed nutrient intake and excessive exercise, is just as dangerous as the drastic weight loss associated with more frequently discussed eating disorders such as anorexia. Experts recommend cognitive behavior therapy, as well as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, typically used as antidepressants, to treat body dysmorphia in men.