We are pleased to announce our next topic in the autumn 2024 webinar series
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We’re pleased to announce an additional webinar topic this autumn, led by Dr. Amita Jassi, who will be providing expert guidance on treatment and referral pathways for young people seeking specialist care for BDD within the NHS. In this session, Dr. Jassi will outline the steps involved in accessing appropriate treatment, discuss key elements of specialist BDD care for young people, and offer practical advice for families, caregivers, and professionals supporting those affected.
📅 Wednesday 13th November 2024
⌚ 7-8pm (GMT)
Meet the Speaker
Dr Amita Jassi is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and lead for the National Specialist BDD service for young people at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. She has worked with young people with BDD, OCD and related disorders since 2006. In her clinical role, she leads multi-disciplinary specialist assessments and develops and delivers individually-tailored treatment packages. Amita has taught and trained nationally and internationally and engages with media to help increase awareness and understanding of BDD and related disorders. She has authored several books on OCD and BDD and published peer-reviewed papers in this field.