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.

Assessing Visual Processing on BDD & OCD - NEW

The Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, is currently seeking individuals with OCD or BDD to participate in a research study on visual processing.

Participation involves completing a series of questionnaires and looking at pairs of images of faces and objects on a computer screen and assessing their similarities.

The study is being conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, (Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF) and lasts approximately 2 hours.  You will be reimbursed £20 for your time at the end of the session.

NOTE: you must be 18 years old or older to participate and have a diagnosis of OCD or BDD.

If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Benedetta Monzani (email benedetta.monzani@kcl.ac.uk; tel. no. 020 7848 0659)

BDD By Proxy - online questionnaire

Volunteers wanted to help explore Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Proxy (BDD-BP) in an online study being conducted by the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

We are looking for someone who:

          o HAS OR THINKS THEY HAVE EXCESSIVE CONCERNS ABOUT SOMEONE ELSE’S APPEARANCE
          o Is willing to tell us about their BDD by Proxy and treatment experiences
          o Is over 18 years old
          o Is willing to spend 30-45 minutes filling out online questionnaires in the comfort of their home

What do I have to Do?

Visit the survey website http://www.surveymonkey.com/BDDBYPROXY

and fill out some questionnaires about your concerns with someone else’s appearance, symptoms, treatment, and experiences.

BDD Research Help Needed - NEW

Dr Baldock and her colleagues are looking for people aged between 18 and 65, who have a current diagnosis of BDD, to participate in a research study.  The study investigates how people with and without body dysmorphic disorder decide to stop looking in the mirror, and how this affects the length of time they spend there.  It is hoped this will inform treatments to reduce the time people with BDD spend in front of the mirror.  Taking part involves completing some questionnaires and an interview at the Institute of Psychiatry in South London.  The questionnaires and interview contain clinical assessment questions about your mental health and mood, questions about your use of mirrors, and questions about your attitude towards your appearance.  The study takes between one and one and a half hours and all participants receive £15 compensation for taking part.  The study has been approved by The Camden & Islington Community Research Ethics Committee (ref. 09/H0722/48).

If you are interested in taking part and would like further information, please let Dr Baldock know your name and your telephone number either by contacting her by e-mail at e.baldock@iop.kcl.ac.uk, or by telephone on 07780 933 648, or by post to: Dr Emma Baldock, Clinical Psychology Training Room, Floor 3, Addiction Sciences Building, Institute of Psychiatry, 4 Windsor Walk, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF.  Thank you for your interest.

OCD BDD SURVEY - PLEASE READ

Dr. David Veale and his colleagues are conducting a study looking at the difficulties people with OCD or BDD have experienced in accessing specialist help for their problems. If you have experienced difficulty obtaining referral to a national specialist service when cognitive behaviour therapy or medication hasn't worked locally we would like to ask you to complete an online survey.

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).