Katharine A. Phillips

About the Author

Katharine A. Phillips, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and leading expert on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), with over three decades of clinical and research experience at institutions like Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University. A professor of psychiatry and human behavior, she has pioneered diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches for BDD, influencing global mental health practices. Her seminal book, Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder, offers an accessible yet comprehensive guide to this often-misunderstood condition, blending scientific rigor with compassionate insights to empower patients, families, and clinicians. Phillips's work extends to numerous peer-reviewed publications and lectures, advocating for greater awareness and effective interventions in obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.