The Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Dr Nicole Schnackenberg is a Child, Community and Educational Psychologist and a trustee of the BDD Foundation. Nicole lives in Leigh-on-Sea, UK. Dr Amita Jassi is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorder Service for Children and Young People (South London and Maudsley NHS Trust). She lives in London, UK. Dr Benedetta Monzani is a clinical psychologist at the National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorder Service for Children and Young People (South London and Maudsley NHS Trust). She lives in London, UK. David Veale is a Consultant Psychiatrist at SLaM and the Nightingale Hospital. He is a Visiting Professor in CBT at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. David is recognised as an international expert in emetophobia and is the author of several books on the topic of health anxiety, OCD, BDD and depression. www.veale.co.uk

1. What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? 2. Responding to Common Behaviours in BDD. 3. The Impact of BDD on the Family. 4. Managing the Impact of BDD on the Family. 5. Coping with Low Mood and Hopelessness. 6. Supporting your Child Through their Education. 7. Seeking Treatment for BDD. 8. Supporting Your Child Through their Treatment for BDD. 9. Supporting Your Child in Navigating the Internet and Social Media. 10. Self Care for Patients. 11. Our BDD Journeys. 12. Living a Life Beyond BDD. Glossary. Further Reading and Resources. About the Authors.