Body Dysmorphic Disorder Beyond the Skin: Early Signs in Children

What does body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) look like in young people? In Part 3, Katharine Phillips discusses developmental differences in symptoms across children, adolescents, and diverse cultural or gender groups. She outlines early warning signs, risk factors that shape long-term outcomes, and how clinicians can distinguish BDD from related disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety, a vital conversation for anyone involved in paediatric mental health.

Timestamps:

00:50 – Age differences

03:55 – Warning signs

07:15 – Social media

08:42 – Prognosis

10:17 – Obsessive-compulsive disorder

14:15 – Future of BDD