Medical Treatments for Children & Young People
(See also 'What steps should I take to get help?' CBT and Complementary Therapies and Foods)

The same treatment is used to treat young people with BDD as with adults.

If you are considered to be a child or young person by law you would usually expect to have a say in the treatment you feel is best for you. If you are over 16 you can give your own consent regarding your treatments. If you are under 16 and you fully understand all the information given to you, you may also be able to give your own consent. However parents or carers may also need to agree to your treatment plan especially where medication is concerned. Sometimes parents and healthcare professionals will think that you can benefit from a treatment that you don't particularly want and may go against your decision if they think this is best for you in the long term.

Please look under NHS Treatment. There is also a leaflet available.