The BDD Foundation - The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

The BDD Foundation - The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation With the right help and support BDD is treatable and beatable. It can affect both men and women, and makes sufferers excessively self-conscious.

The BDD Foundation is the only charity in the world exclusively dedicated to raising awareness and alleviating the suffering caused by Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). The term Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) describes a disabling preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in appearance. They tend to check their appearance repeatedly and try to camouflage or alter the defects they see, often unde

rgoing needless cosmetic treatments. Onlookers are frequently perplexed because they can see nothing out of the ordinary, but BDD causes devastating distress and interferes substantially with the ability to function socially. The BDD Foundation cares greatly about the distress BDD causes but we are not a crisis service. If you are looking for further information or support please contact our email helpline: [email protected] Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to messages posted to Facebook or FB Messenger.

More conference topic announcements! In this interactive workshop, Angie and Rufus will explore some of the common menta...
19/08/2026

More conference topic announcements!

In this interactive workshop, Angie and Rufus will explore some of the common mental processes in BDD. This includes: comparing to others, self-criticism, heightened vigilance, planning and preparing as well as coping with distressing mental images.

Drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), partical exercises and lived experience, you’ll have the chance to explore ways of responding differently to these patterns and take away tools and techniques you can begin using day to day.

A topic not to be missed!

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://bddfoundation.org/building-courage-and-community-2026-bdd-conference/

Calling all BDD parents, carers and loved ones 👐We know how challenging it can be to support someone living with or reco...
18/08/2026

Calling all BDD parents, carers and loved ones 👐

We know how challenging it can be to support someone living with or recovering from BDD. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore practical ways that parents, carers and loved ones can support recovery whilst looking after their own wellbeing.

Come and join us on 10th October – tickets available now 🎟️

https://bddfoundation.org/building-courage-and-community-2026-bdd-conference/

⭐ Conference KeynoteFor most people with BDD, it seems clear to them that the problem is their appearance. Yet understan...
17/08/2026

⭐ Conference Keynote

For most people with BDD, it seems clear to them that the problem is their appearance. Yet understanding BDD as an emotional problem, rather than an appearance problem, can be an important first step towards recovery.

In this session, Professor David Veale and Dr Rob Willson will explore some of the psychological processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of BDD.

A topic not to be missed!

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://bddfoundation.org/building-courage-and-community-2026-bdd-conference/

We’re very excited to announce the first of our Conference workshop topics: Reducing Self-Consciousness.This year’s work...
13/08/2026

We’re very excited to announce the first of our Conference workshop topics: Reducing Self-Consciousness.

This year’s workshops are a chance to better understand your BDD, and begin developing tools and techniques to manage symptoms.

Rob and Rachel will be guiding and facilitating this session, offering both clinical and lived experience knowledge and support.

We look forward to welcoming you 🙌

🏅 Meet our Big Half runners!This is the BDD Foundation’s first year taking part in the Big Half, and we are so excited t...
12/08/2026

🏅 Meet our Big Half runners!

This is the BDD Foundation’s first year taking part in the Big Half, and we are so excited to welcome Katie & Hollie to our 2026 fundraising team 🎉

Thank you to you both for your amazing efforts in raising both awareness and funds for us. It means so much 💙

Hollie and Katie’s fundraising pages are linked below, should anyone wish to support their efforts 🙌

https://bddfoundation.org/big-half-fundraising-team/

📰 BDD in The ObserverA recent Observer feature shines a light on BDD, exploring its devastating impact, the challenges o...
10/08/2026

📰 BDD in The Observer

A recent Observer feature shines a light on BDD, exploring its devastating impact, the challenges of diagnosis, and the hope offered by effective treatment.

The article features Dr Amita Jassi, Vice Chair of the BDD Foundation, who shares her clinical experience of supporting and treating young people with BDD.

BDD can be severe, isolating and life-threatening, but it is also treatable.

Greater awareness means more people can get the right help, sooner 💙

https://bddfoundation.org/the-observer-reports-on-bdd/

We completely understand how out of reach some of these things can feel when BDD is really taking over. But it’s so impo...
05/08/2026

We completely understand how out of reach some of these things can feel when BDD is really taking over.

But it’s so important to remember the doors that can open for us through engaging in recovery from BDD.

These are all the wonderful things we hear from our community, that they begin to be able to re-engage with as they move through recovery.

We’d love to hear some of your recovery wins in the comments too - let’s share some hope to those needing it 💙

Mark your calendars. 3rd September is officially Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Awareness Day! 💙Every person living with...
04/08/2026

Mark your calendars. 3rd September is officially Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Awareness Day! 💙

Every person living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder deserves to be seen with compassion, understood without judgment, and reminded that recovery is possible.

Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help more people find understanding, support, and hope.

More info coming very soon!

https://bddfoundation.org/bdd-awareness-day/

31/07/2026

🎙️ Episode 42 of Beating BDD is now live! Our guest, Rachel, has experienced a long and challenging journey with BDD, but through perseverance, and continued work on her recovery, she is now able to live a full and meaningful life guided by purpose and values.

As a valued volunteer with the BDD Foundation, Rachel brings incredible energy, warmth, and enthusiasm to our community. Her honest reflections, positive outlook, and motivating approach to continuing to work on recovery behaviours are a powerful reminder that recovery is an ongoing journey, and that a fulfilling life is possible beyond BDD.

We hope Rachel’s story offers hope, encouragement, and inspiration to everyone listening.

🎧 Available on our website and all usual podcast platforms.

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