Body image, body dysmorphia and weight related issues

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In this episode:

  • The importance of body image and body dysmorphia in general practice
  • When should healthcare professionals raise concern and when body dysmorphia goes too far
  • Societal influences contributing to body image issues
  • Diagnostic tools and resources for body dysmorphia
  • Recommended approaches to handling body stigma in general practice with patients

 

Guests: A/Prof Gemma Sharp, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Researcher, and Madeline West, Nutritionist and Research Fellow

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 28 mins

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Last Updated: 14 Aug, 2023

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