– by Kellie Smith My journey with Body Dysmorphic Disorder began at sixteen years old, when I developed a debilitating preoccupation that something was wrong with my face. When I… Read more »
My Lived Experience with BDD
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Livestream – BDD Awareness Day
Join Chris Trondsen, LMFT, along with Tilly Kaye and experts Katherine Phillips, MD, and Sony Khemlani, PhD, for a special discussion about Body Dysmorphic Disorder, including how BDD presents and… Read more »
Online BDD Conference
December 5, 2026 | Virtual For individuals and families, and mental health professionals A one-day conference for individuals and families impacted by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), as well as mental… Read more »
We Bloom Despite: A Community Conversation and Q&A about OCD & BDD
Join Heather Karp and guest panelists for an authentic conversation about what OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and BDD (body dysmorphic disorder) truly are, lived experience & common misconceptions. Event is in… Read more »
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Information and Support
In partnership with the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation, the International OCD Foundation is excited to announce an annual BDD Awareness Day, a new global effort to raise awareness of Body… Read more »
An Overview of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment
OCD Southern California Vice President, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, will guest present for a fellow affiliate’s event: OCD North Carolina’s OCD (and related disorders) Lecture Series. This lecture series is a… 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,… Read more »
BDD Caregivers Support Group
Which Works Better for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Medication or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?
We’re very fortunate to have two great treatments for BDD. It’s hard to believe that as recently as just a few decades ago, we didn’t know what treatments work for… Read more »
BDD and Aging
Little has been written on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and aging. That’s understandable since BDD typically first surfaces in adolescence and most people seeking help are probably 30 or younger…. Read more »