Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Dr. Katharine Phillips

On this episode, we welcome Dr. Katharine Phillips, one of the leading experts on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), to discuss what it is, how it manifests in terms of symptoms, and how it’s treated. Dr. Phillips explains what “red flags” parents might see, the causes of BDD, and how to talk to your kids or teens if you have concerns. She also shares the difference between anorexia and BDD, two different disorders, and why BDD has nothing to do with vanity. Tune into this podcast to learn who is typically affected by BDD and when it usually sets in, as well as the three most common areas of the body that usually cause concern for those who suffer from BDD. You don’t want to miss this interview with a true subject-matter expert!
ABOUT DR. KATHARINE PHILLIPS
Katharine is internationally renowned for her clinical expertise and pioneering medical research studies on body dysmorphic disorder. She is a professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, where she has her clinical practice. She has more than 350 scientific publications, has given more than 600 presentations in the U.S. and abroad, and has given more than 500 media interviews, including Newsweek, Time, the BBC, NPR, 20/20 and the Oprah Winfrey Show. She’s published many books on body dysmorphic disorder, including “The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder,” “The Adonis Complex; The Secret Crisis of Male Body Obsession,” and the first edited volume on BDD, “Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Advances in Research and Clinical Practice.”
ABOUT US
Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore. Dr. Amy and her rotating co-hosts bring listeners conversations with experts on topics in parenting, child development, education, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and helpful advice for helping moms and kids thrive in life, learning, and relationships. This episode is co-hosted by Teri Miller, MS PSY.

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I’ve suffered from BDD for nearly 7 years and it has RUINED my life. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. Such a TORTURING disorder.