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The BDD Foundation

@bddfoundation

The BDD Foundation is the only charity in the world exclusively dedicated to raising awareness and alleviating the suffering caused by Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

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Think BDD is rare? Unfortunately, this is still a big misconception. BDD affects 1 in every 50 people, yet there is still so much misunderstanding. #recovery #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #mentalhealth #awareness

Think BDD is rare? Unfortunately, this is still a big misconception. BDD affects 1 in every 50 people, yet there is still so much misunderstanding. 

#recovery #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #mentalhealth #awareness
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Accepting you might have BDD and seeking support is such a huge step, but one of the bravest things you can do. Reach out today, you are not alone 💙 ✉️ [email protected] #recovery #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #mentalhealth #awareness

Accepting you might have BDD and seeking support is such a huge step, but one of the bravest things you can do. Reach out today, you are not alone 💙

✉️ support@bddfoundation.org 

#recovery #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #mentalhealth #awareness
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📢 BDD Training for secondary school staff   We're offering online and in-person BDD Training to secondary schools within the UK. Subject to availability & location.   📩 [email protected] Get in touch today to see if we can support your school   #bodydysmorphicdisorder

📢 BDD Training for secondary school staff
 
We're offering online and in-person BDD Training to secondary schools within the UK. Subject to availability & location.
 
📩 projects@bddfoundation.org
Get in touch today to see if we can support your school
 
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
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We recently spoke with Rolling Stone, alongside Dr Toni Pikoos, on the rising and troubling use of AI in the context of BDD and reassurance seeking. Read more: bddfoundation.org/how-is-ai-impa… #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #AI

We recently spoke with Rolling Stone, alongside Dr Toni Pikoos, on the rising and troubling use of AI in the context of BDD and reassurance seeking. 

Read more: bddfoundation.org/how-is-ai-impa…

#bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #AI
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BDD can be about any body part, but according to research these are the most common areas of fixation. If you are struggling with obsessive thoughts about your appearance, you are not alone. Contact us on [email protected] #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia

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We’re excited to announce that we have 3 charity places available for the Brighton & Hove 10K 2026! Spots are limited so don’t miss out! 📩 Email us on [email protected] to find out more and register your interest today. #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia

We’re excited to announce that we have 3 charity places available for the Brighton & Hove 10K 2026! Spots are limited so don’t miss out!

📩 Email us on fundraising@bddfoundation.org to find out more and register your interest today.

#bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia
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We’ve been absolutely blown away by Charlotte Joy’s debut single, Elephant. If you haven’t already listened, stop what you’re doing & take a moment!⚡ Thank you, Charlotte, for your courage and creativity! 📽️: @lucasmurrayreynolds open.spotify.com/album/1eX6V4yL… #bodydysmorphicdisorder

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Now live! Episode 32 of Beating BDD. This month, we chatted with Danny Gray; patron of the BDD Foundation, lived experience advocate, and founder of JAAQ. 🎧 Available on our website and all usual podcast platforms

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Our services simply wouldn’t be what they are without our incredible volunteers. We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Peer Support Group team. 📩 Apply via [email protected] 📍 UK based, age 18+ 🛡️ Subject to enhanced DBS check #bodydysmorphicdisorder

Our services simply wouldn’t be what they are without our incredible volunteers. We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Peer Support Group team.

📩 Apply via volunteers@bddfoundation.org
📍 UK based, age 18+
🛡️ Subject to enhanced DBS check

#bodydysmorphicdisorder
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Have your say in BDD Research - join an advisory group! UCL are looking for individuals w/lived experience to help shape crucial research. Deadline to apply 25th August! bddfoundation.org/bdd-advisory-g… or contact [email protected] and/or [email protected]

Have your say in BDD Research - join an advisory group! UCL are looking for individuals w/lived experience to help shape crucial research. Deadline to apply 25th August!

bddfoundation.org/bdd-advisory-g… or contact emma.dunford.20@ucl.ac.uk and/or emma.denton.24@ucl.ac.uk
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Research project still recruiting! 📢 Please consider taking part (seeking people with or without BDD) and supporting crucial research into BDD. bddfoundation.org/research-parti…

Research project still recruiting! 📢
Please consider taking part (seeking people with or without BDD) and supporting crucial research into BDD.

bddfoundation.org/research-parti…
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Our BDDF ambassadors recently joined BBC newsbeat to share their lived experiences of BDD and highlight the challenges many men face with body image.   🎧 Listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…   #recovery #bodydysmorphicdisorder #mentalhealth #awareness #radio #malebodyimage

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We’ve been doing the rounds on the radio lately, and continuing the conversation about BDD. On BBC 5 Live, our chair Dr Rob Willson and ambassador Danny Bowman have been chatting on male body image and BDD. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… (begins at 1hr 26) #bodydysmorphicdisorder

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Save this one for those tough days. ⁠ ⁠ BDD is so testing on our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with those around us. But it never means you are a burden 💙⁠ ⁠ #recovery #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #mentalhealth #awareness⁠

Save this one for those tough days. ⁠
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BDD is so testing on our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with those around us. But it never means you are a burden 💙⁠
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#recovery #bodydysmorphicdisorder #bodydysmorphia #BDD #mentalhealth #awareness⁠
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🎙️Episode 33 of Beating BDD is now live!⁠ This month, we chatted with Liv Wood about her experiences of living with both BDD and AuDHD, offering a perspective and voice we’ve not yet featured on the podcast. ⁠ 🎧 Available on our website and all usual podcast platforms⁠

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🔍 New research conducted by University of Surrey has shared some interesting findings on what caregivers experience when someone they love is struggling with BDD.⁠ ⁠ Thank you to Study Lead Deanna Fallah for sharing their outcomes and findings. bddfoundation.org/bdd-caregiver-…

🔍 New research conducted by University of Surrey has shared some interesting findings on what caregivers experience when someone they love is struggling with BDD.⁠
⁠
Thank you to Study Lead Deanna Fallah for sharing their outcomes and findings.

bddfoundation.org/bdd-caregiver-…
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🔎 Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are exploring the experiences of individuals with BDD Participation involves 3 interviews with the hope to develop a better understanding of what it's like for people who struggle with BDD 📩[email protected] for more info & to take part

🔎 Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are exploring the experiences of individuals with BDD

Participation involves 3 interviews with the hope to develop a better understanding of what it's like for people who struggle with BDD

 📩darcyfa@tcd.ie for more info & to take part
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We’d love to know the impact the BDD Foundation has had on you… big or small! We’re creating our next Impact Report and would love to include voices from our community. 📝Share here: forms.office.com/e/zE2pB4zLvF

We’d love to know the impact the BDD Foundation has had on you… big or small!

We’re creating our next Impact Report and would love to include voices from our community. 

📝Share here: forms.office.com/e/zE2pB4zLvF