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The Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder : How to Support Your Child, Teen or Young Adult.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Schnackenberg, Nicole.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (239 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.
- Summary:
- "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 illness 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"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Intro
- The Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Cover
- Of related interest
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword by Rob Willson and David Veale
- Introduction
- 1. What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
- 2. Responding to Common Behaviours in BDD
- 3. The Impact of BDD on the Family
- 4. Managing the Impact of BDD on the Family
- 5. Coping with Low Mood and Hopelessness
- 6. Supporting Your Child Through Their Education
- 7. Seeking Treatment for BDD
- 8. Supporting Your Child Through Their Treatment for BDD
- 9. Supporting Your Child in Navigating the Internet and Social Media
- 10. Self-Care for Parents
- 11. Our BDD Journeys
- 12. Living Life Beyond BDD
- Glossary of Terms
- References
- Resources
- About the Authors
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-78775-114-7
- OCLC:
- 1129403890
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