Body Dysmorphic Disorder Training

Centre for Eating, Weight and Body Image

About this event

Presented by Professor Susan Rossell. The presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) by exploring its definition, diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and demographic considerations. It will differentiate BDD from related conditions and highlight common co-morbidities. Attendees will learn to recognise the symptoms and characteristics of BDD for accurate diagnosis and evaluation across various healthcare settings, including general practice and cosmetic surgery.\r\n\r\nThe presentation will also cover treatment options, focusing on overview of pharmacological interventions and psychotherapies, with a particular emphasis on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. Through group discussions and role plays, participants will engage in building a multidisciplinary treatment plan for BDD, ensuring a collaborative approach to care.\r\n\r\nSusan is Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and Director of Clinical Trials at Swinburne University, Melbourne and Professor of Eating Disorders at Inside Out Institute, University of Sydney; she is also Co-Chair of MAGNET - the Australian mental health clinical trial network. She trained at the University of Manchester and King’s College London in the UK, holding a lectureship at the University of Oxford prior to moving to Australia. She has had positions at several universities in Australia including Macquarie, University of Melbourne and Monash. She has published over 500 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She sits on the National Institute of Mental Health International Body Dysmorphic Disorder Scientific Advisory Group and is the Secretary for the steering committee of International Consortium of Hallucination Research (ICHR).\r\n\r\nShe is internationally recognised for her work on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). She has advanced knowledge, improved and transformed outcomes in relation to the diagnosis and treatment of BDD. By working with the media, she is trying to improve the general public\'s understanding of BDD, to help improve awareness.