This interactive course is led by experts in research, assessment, and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The course trains you to identify the clinical features of BDD and accurately differentiate it from other conditions that present in similar ways. Topics include how to: Assess and enhance motivation for treatment Develop a personalized cognitive behavioral… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (MGH Online Course – April 2026)
This interactive course is led by experts in research, assessment, and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The course trains you to identify the clinical features of BDD and accurately differentiate it from other conditions that present in similar ways. Topics include how to: Assess and enhance motivation for treatment Develop a personalized cognitive behavioral… Read more »
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Is Often Missed Or Confused with Other Mental Health Disorders
By Katharine A. Phillips, M.D Many people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) – distressing or impairing preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws — don’t know that they have it. Friends, family, and even their mental health clinician may not know either. BDD can be missed for many reasons. People with BDD may be too embarrassed to… Read more »
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Introductory Online Course (December 2025)
This interactive course is led by experts in research, assessment, and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The course trains you to identify clinical features of BDD and accurately differentiate it from other conditions that present in similar ways. Topics include how to: Assess and enhance motivation for treatment Develop a personalized cognitive behavioral model… Read more »
OCD Awareness Day: Sharing Knowledge and Creating Hope
Join us for an in person full day of learning and hope with lectures by prominent researchers and expert clinicians in OCD and Related Disorders. Registration is open to 170 attendees. The morning will consist of lectures on various topics followed by afternoon small group breakout sessions. The day will end with a large group… Read more »
1 Million Steps 4 OCD – Grand Marshal Announcement
The honor of being a grand marshal of a 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk is bestowed upon individuals who have made a significant commitment to helping members of the OCD and related disorder community, whether that be through their dedicated work as a treatment provider or as an advocate working to raise awareness. The… Read more »
Out of the Shadows: Guest Post by Denis Asselin
Memorial Day Weekend is not only a time to celebrate the beginning of summer with friends and family, but also a time to remember those who we may have lost. In today’s blog, we are honored to share a guest post from Denis Asselin as he remembers his son Nathaniel and the journey Nathaniel’s loss inspired. “Are… Read more »
Cheyney, PA, to Washington, DC — A New Journey for OCD Awareness
The backpack is out again, new Brooks athletic shoes have been purchased, and tomorrow I will walk out the door towards Washington, D.C. — Denis Asselin In 2012, Denis Asselin walked over 500 miles, or over 1 million steps, from his home in Cheyney, PA, all the way to Boston, MA. He was a man… Read more »
Buddha Badges to donate this month’s proceeds to International OCD Foundation
This month, Buddha Badges is contributing all of the proceeds from the sale of their badges to the Walking with Nathaniel fund at the International OCD Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness about body dysmorphic disorder(BDD) and OCD in memory of Nathaniel Asselin. BuddhaBadges is a non-profit charity-drive art project aimed at selling 1-inch Buddha-themed badges for $1 each to help raise money for some good causes. So perhaps this month you will consider bringing a little Eastern wisdom into your life, and helping to support the IOCDF along the way.