What is the Best Treatment for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?

In this video I am going to describe the best treatment for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an anxiety disorder that affect 1 in 50 people. If you would like to know more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) check out my video:    • What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?   There are two treatments that have been proven to be effective for BDD, medication and talking therapy. In this video I will explain a little about each of these and then explain what you can expect to be offered if you go for help. 1. Medication: the biological origins of BDD are unclear, with some experts suggesting a genetic cause, some a chemical cause and others, no biological origin at all. This has made developing a medication that is effective for everyone tricky, so if you are offered medication for BDD the prescribing process is likely to involve some trial and error. The medication found to be most helpful for BDD is an antidepressant called Fluoxetine or Prozac. 2. Talking therapy: the psychological origins of BDD are clearer, making the development of treatment easier. Currently the most effective talking therapy for BDD is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. BDD foundation: https://bddfoundation.org/ If you have any questions then please post your comments below and I will do my best to help. In the meantime, for more useful information visit: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** SUBSCRIBE HERE **    / @theasmrpsychologist   ** MORE ABOUT ME ** I am the Lead Clinical Psychologist at The British CBT & Counselling Service and find that I am often the first person with whom my patients share significant and intimate thoughts and memories. I feel at ease being a therapist, I feel I can empathise with people’s distress and discomfort but don’t feel overwhelmed by it, I can understand their problem and know how to help, it has always just felt like what I should be doing. If you are interested in reading more then you may find my blog articles useful: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** ABOUT THE BRITISH CBT & COUNSELLING SERVICE ** The British CBT & Counselling Service are Doctors of Clinical and Counselling Psychology specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults and children. Featuring 12 Clinics in London, Great Missenden and Nottingham as well as offering counselling online via Skype, the BCBT provide a team of fully qualified therapists and psychologists that offer a range of psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). For more information visit: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** BOOKS I HAVE WRITTEN ** Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cognitive-Be... How to Get Pregnant Fast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Pregnant... ** USEFUL LINKS ** About Dr Gray ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... Blog Articles ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... The BCBT Service ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... Twitter ►   / britishcbt   Facebook ►   / thebritishcbtcounsellingservice   LinkedIn ►   / the-british-cbt-&-counselling-service