Last Reviewed: 18 Aug 2026
InsideOut presents an episode on recognising body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) with a focus on men, LGBTQI+ communities, and athletes. Join host A/Prof Ralph Audehm as he speaks with Prof Susan Rossell and Dr Karen Spielman as they unpack practical pathways for early intervention and referral:
Differentiate BDD from body dissatisfaction, and recognise its suicide risk
Recognise how BDD presents across genders
Identify GP red flags, including hidden and masked presentations
How to screen for BDD and have non-judgemental body image conversations
Understand treatment pathways and referral options
Experts: Prof Susan Rossell, Professor of Eating Disorders, InsideOut Institute
Dr Karen Spielman, GP Specialist
Host: A/Prof Ralph Audehm, GP & Medical Educator
Total time: 42 mins
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