Many of us experience moments of insecurity about our looks, but for some people, their reflection in the mirror becomes a source of severe distress.

Dr. Katharine Phillips is a leading authority on Body Dysmorphic Disorder, (BDD) a condition that affects how individuals perceive their appearance. She has authored seminal books that have helped shape how this disorder is recognized and managed worldwide.

As a psychiatrist and researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine, she has dedicated her career to understanding and treating this often-misunderstood disorder. And her work has been instrumental in improving outcomes for patients struggling with this distorted body image.

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