Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

December 10, 2024

Boy in the Mirror: Body Image Issues in Adolescent Males

Roberto Olivardia, PhD and

This presentation will focus on the various manifestations of body image issues and disorders we see today in boys and young men, including eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and muscle dysmorphia.

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Suicide Prevention & Warning Signs

You're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one support is available.

Overcoming Anxiety Related to Eating Holiday Meals/Mental Health Minute

Quick tips for those who struggle with body image concerns or disordered eating as well as those who have food-related worries like fears of choking or food poisoning.

I Am Worth It!

by Jami Schadler

October 21, 2023

At the age of 15, I developed an eating disorder and have struggled with it for 25 years. This past year I found my strength to finally beat this disease. During the last 25 years, I suffered in silence because the resources were just not out there.

BDD, Surgeons, and Surgery: Considerations and Questions to Ask

Thursday, August 17, 2023 - 10:09

Surgery can be lifesaving. Surgery is often needed and can, for many conditions and situations, be a game changer. But more often than not, a surgical procedure for someone with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) will not help. It could potentially relieve the person of their symptoms for a short amount of time but it cannot treat or cure the underlying disorder.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Eating Disorders: Overlapping Presentations, Differing Treatments.

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 08:31

There can be confusion when differentiating between body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and eating disorders (EDs). They both involve pre-occupying appearance-related thoughts and repetitive behaviours, but are treated differently.

Therapists with BDD/OCD Group

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BDD Online Support Group

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What Are the Pandemic Side Effects on Those with BDD and OCD?

Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 09:08

The pandemic set a new era into motion. When the world went into lockdown in 2020, people learned to fear the outside and any social interaction, becoming extremely fearful of contracting the deadly virus.

Finding My Own Silver Linings Playbook Through Mental Health Advocacy

by Clayton Echard

October 6, 2022

Bachelor Clayton Echard shares his experience with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a mental health condition that involves obsessively focusing on a real or perceived flaw in one’s physical appearance to a point where it interferes with daily life. If you suffer from BDD, you can find information and resources at ADAA.

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