Previous research has found that people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) often assign negative interpretations to neutral or benign social interactions, and may believe that others are judging them or… Read more »
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Improving access to evidence-based interventions for adolescents with body dysmorphic disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common and impairing disorder that typically onsets before the age of 18. Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can effectively prevent severe long-term consequences of… Read more »
OCD Walk
One Million Steps for OCD Walk The OCD Walk is a community engagement event where individuals across the country can connect, share stories, create impact, and show those struggling on… Read more »
Are Eating Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Let Us Discuss.
By Jonathan Hoffman, PhD, Dee Franklin, PsyD, LMHC, Ciana Mickolus, PsyD, & Myriam Padron, PsyD This article was initially published in the Winter 2022 edition of the OCD Newsletter. Eating… Read more »
Research Participants Sought
<< Back to Research Home The IOCDF is not affiliated with any of the following studies, although we ensure that all research studies listed on this page have been reviewed… Read more »
My Journey as a Body Dysmorphic Disorder Advocate
By Eva Fisher, PHD What do you want to accomplish in life? What are your goals, hopes, and dreams? Therapy and medication enabled me to overcome body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)… Read more »
2023 Research Grant Program Call for Proposals
Since 1994, the IOCDF has awarded almost $11 million to researchers through our Research Grant Program. To continue improving scientific and clinical understanding of OCD and related disorders, we are…
Written by IOCDF Advocate, Krista Reed, LSCSW. Learn more about our advocate program. For more information about Body Dysmorphic Disorder and treatment, please visit the International OCD Foundation’s Body Dysmorphic… Read more »Relearning Self Compassion with a New Diagnosis
Why I Became An Advocate: Krista Reed, LSCSW
Meet IOCDF Advocate Krista Reed LSCSW! Krista shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate in her poem below. Learn more about our advocate program. Why am I an… Read more »
IOCDF Announces 2022 Research Grant Award Winners
We are excited to announce the 2022 IOCDF Research Grant awardees! This year, we awarded $1.6 million in funding to researchers pursuing exciting and impactful projects on a range of… Read more »