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