The first book offering support for parents and carers of children and young people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), this guidebook explains the condition as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation.

The guide begins by explaining how and why BDD emerges, before moving onto an exploration of how the mental health condition presents itself emotionally, psychologically, physically and behaviourally. It then offers practical advice and guidance for parents and carers on talking to their child about BDD, seeking professional treatment, considering medication, managing social media use, working with schools to build a recovery team and more.

The Parent's Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an essential guidebook for parents of children of children and young people with BDD.

Offers practical advice to parents and carers of children and young people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

About the Author
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

Reviews
The Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an invaluable, in-depth and practical resource for anyone wishing to understand and support someone with BDD. Complex psychological concepts are made accessible and brought to life through real experiences and comments, alongside expert opinion. I am pleased to have this much awaited addition to the literature to be able to offer care to the carers. -- Dr Annemarie O'Connor; Clinical Psychologist and Clinic Director



Book Information
ISBN 9781787751132
Author Nicole Schnackenberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 257g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 136mm * 22mm