Welcome to the BDD Foundation ..

The BDD Foundation aims to increase awareness and understanding of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), taking the focus away from current stigmas that can perceive BDD as narcissistic, self-indulgent or purely a result of modern Western ideals. We also aim to dispel the belief of many people affected by BDD, that the disorder cannot be overcome.

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Photography by Roger Askew & Ruth Ryan.

TELEVISION APPEAL

MIRA KING l Special Edition Films
Tel: 020 8960 1446 Fax: 020 8968 0582 E-Mail: mira@specialeditionfilms.com
My name is Mira King I work for Special Editions Films. I am looking for young people (up to the age of 18) who have BDD to take part in a BBC2 documentary film.
I am aware that it would be very challenging for someone to come forward to speak but even if you want to start off by talking generally about your situation I'd be very happy to hear from you.
Without your help - lots of young people will continue suffering from BDD perhaps without even knowing it.

If you think you may be able to offer your help or take part you can contact me by phone 0208 960 1446 or email mira@specialeditionfilms.com

'Stay at home' is a short film made by Stephen Westwood author of 'Suicide Junkie' and the BBC's 'VIDEO NATION'. It explains how body dysmorphic disorder can take everything from you, leaving you a depressed recluse, but it also explains how Stephen's tattoos tell a tale of recovery.

The UCSD OCD Program is looking for people with Body Dysmorphic
Disorder
(BDD) to participate in a study involving 12 weeks of medication
treatment, brain imaging, and neuropsychological evaluation. If
interested please review our web page:
http://psychiatry.ucsd.edu/OCD_BDDStudy.html

BABCP - £170m given to expand CBT.

Doctor Doctor Interview - Steve Westwood/Rob Willson

NHS Treatment for BDD

There is new section on this site detailing Inpatient and Outpatient care for BDD sufferers, available on the NHS. Please take a look. Also, take a look at the BDD/OCD Refractorty Service.

Too Ugly For Love Documentary

The BBC Documentary about BDD 'Too Ugly For Love' is now available from us on CD. The documentary is split into five sections and you need to be able to play Windows Media files. If you would like a free copy of the documentary, please send a Stamped Addressed Envelope. Please email Stuart for address details. Postage costs for UK only : Large letter format - 1st Class 48p, 2nd Class 40p (international delivery costs vary).