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Page 11.13.2009

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

People who have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) think about their real or perceived flaws for hours each day. They can't control their negative thoughts and don't believe people who tell them that they look fine.
Page 10.19.2009

What is Depression?

Most people feel low and sad at times. However, for those diagnosed with depression, the manifestations of the low mood are much more severe and they tend to persist.
Webinar 10.24.2022

A Safe Space - Men's Mental Health

This free webinar explores the signs, symptoms, and possible treatments of anxiety and depression in men. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how to support men, tools to support mental health, and how to start talking about mental health to break the stigma.
Personal Story 02.20.2025

From Darkness to Purpose: How I Overcame Anxiety, Depression, and Alcoholism to Help Other Men

Depression consumed me, making even the smallest tasks feel impossible. I was stuck in a vicious cycle, drink to escape, wake up filled with regret, and repeat. I knew I had to make a change or risk losing everything. Today, I am a sober mental health advocate, 100 pounds lighter, and stronger than I’ve ever been, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Blog post 10.06.2022

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Men: What to Know and How it Differs

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an unhealthy preoccupation with not just the look, shape, or feel of one’s body or a specific part, but the shame one experiences in the appearance of their body, or a certain aspect of it, really hits the mark. BDD is a chronic condition that can be debilitating and can disrupt various aspects of the person’s day-to-day life for years.
Personal Story 10.06.2022

Finding My Own Silver Linings Playbook Through Mental Health Advocacy

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.
Blog post 04.20.2023

Are the Kids Really Alright? Troubling Headlines, Teenage Girls, and Declining Mental Health

The headlines and the CDC report are indeed alarming, but they should serve as a wakeup call to all of us. Yes, we should think seriously about why we are seeing a steep decline in the mental health of teenage girls, but we have to come together now as parents, family, friends, educators, clinicians, providers, and as a society to support, enhance and establish more preventive measures for our youth.