101. Dr. Katharine Phillips: Body Dysmorphic Disorder
In a world obsessed with appearances, it’s not surprising that body dysmorphic disorder, also known as BDD, has manifested itself as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. Dr. Katherine Phillips is the world's leading expert on body dysmorphic disorder. She is a physician, educator, and scientist who has spent her career caring for patients, mentoring/teaching, and conducting groundbreaking scientific research on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and other psychiatric disorders. We talk about... What body dysmorphic disorder is The difference between BDD and body image issues Why people who live with BDD are convinced that they look abnormal What causes body dysmorphic disorder How BDD impairs people's ability to function. The treatments that do and don’t help with BDD Why Dr. Phillips advises people not to get cosmetic surgery How to know if you have body dysmorphic disorder The clues that someone lives with BDD How you can best support someone who lives with BDD GOODIES... ELEMENTAL SUPERFOOD BARS: Go to https://elemental-raw.com/ and use the code CU15 for 15% off your order. TODAY'S SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/dr-katharine-phillips/ HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: @courageously.u