Body Dysmorphic Disorder Beyond the Skin: CBT and Pharmacotherapy

In Part 2, Katharine Phillips breaks down what current evidence reveals about cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and pharmacological treatments for BDD. She shares the challenges of developing specialised CBT protocols, the role of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and combined therapy, and practical tools like mirror retraining. The episode also looks toward the future, highlighting emerging biological and digital interventions, including the potential of virtual reality. Timestamps: 01:05 – Aesthetic treatments 07:00 – Suicide risk 09:55 – Gender differences 11:59 – CBT 17:00 – Medications 19:47 – Combined therapy 21:38 – Mirror retraining 25:00 – Digital approaches