Professor David Veale - 'Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - an update' #136

Episode 136 hosts Professor David Veale, a Consultant Psychiatrist from South London, UK. He is an internationally-renowned thought leader and researcher in the field of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Professor Veale leads a highly specialised service for patients with severe anxiety disorders including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), emetophobia (the fear of vomiting), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as BDD. Having first explored BDD way back in episode 7, we re-visit the topic and discuss: - how virtual working and the 'Zoom Boom' has affected our perception of ourselves - What exactly BDD is and how this differs from patients who are just very picky or 'difficult' - what can be done in the cosmetic consultation to explore the topic of BDD - the patient perspective in suffering with BDD - the treatment modalities commonly used  - novel approaches to treating the condition including nutritional psychiatry & psychedelic medications   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - If you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to help support the podcast, we have two simple donation options: I Love IA! & Buy us a coffee!  IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram Visit Professor Veale's website: www.veale.co.uk