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The BDD Research Program is interested in understanding the brain basis of abnormal visual and emoti BDD is believed to affect 1-2% of the general population.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a body image disorder in which individuals are preoccupied with a perceived flaw in physical appearance, which can result in severe functional impairment and suffering. Individuals with BDD usually focus on one or more aspects of their appearance, such as skin, nose, hair, eyes (or any other part of their appearance), which they believe to be defective or ugly. In

dividuals with BDD often feel depressed, anxious and ashamed. Their degree of anguish and distress is such that it interferes with their day-to-day activities such as work, school, or social situations. It also affects as many as 6-14% of those in mental health settings presenting with an anxiety or depressive disorder, 10-15% of those in dermatology settings, and 6-15% in cosmetic surgery settings. People with BDD frequently compare their appearance to others and check their appearance in mirrors or other reflective surfaces. They often camouflage their perceived flaw with make-up, hair, or clothing. They may change their body position to only allow people to see them from certain angles or in certain lightinig conditions. Other behaviors include mirror avoidance, skin picking and seeking out dermatologists or plastic surgeons with the hope they can overcome the distress by changing the perceived defect.

03/06/2021

Are you an adult with a current or previous diagnosis of ? If so, we would like to kindly ask for a bit of your time to complete a brief survey to help researchers at and plan future studies that may lead to innovative and improved treatments for anorexia.

We are also seeking feedback from parents who have an adult child with .

Survey link:
https://www.ctrc.medsch.ucla.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=443TJTE4LR

• This is a research study.• The purpose of the study is to help investigators consider how to advance studies onexisting and new treatments for anorexia nervosa.• Participation is completely voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.• It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete the ...

10/05/2017

We are currently recruiting participants for various paid studies in the Los Angeles area! Please message for more information regarding specifics

09/24/2017

Concerned about your appearance? You may be eligible for a paid research study at UCLA!

08/22/2017

Upset about your appearance? Body Dysmorphic Disorder may be due to a problem in the brain rather than the body

You hate your nose even though your friends tell you that it looks normal, even attractive. You check mirrors and [...]

06/21/2017

Amazing how much awareness and understanding of BDD 1 person can do!

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/health-40252320/jade-takes-a-stand-against-her-body-dysmorphic-disorder

Jade, 21 from Liverpool suffers with body dysmorphic disorder - but she decided to take a stand against her condition.

04/11/2017

Learn more about our current brain imaging study on anorexia nervosa and anxiety here:
bit.ly/2okU0Um

Anorexia nervosa or anxiety. Anxiety or anorexia nervosa. When it [...]

03/01/2017

Come by UCLA tomorrow (March 2nd) from 6-9pm to see Body Dysmorphic Disorder Explored - a short film, speakers, and a Q&A by international artist Leigh de Vries and BDD expert Jamie Feusner!

More info at http://mybrokenreality.com/

See you in Westwood!

Negotiating the fraught territory between the perception of ones self and the true self my latest project ’Exposure’ explores the theme of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) challenging perception, perspective and self-image.

02/04/2017

Check out this interesting story about living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder!

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/body-dysmorphic-disorder-mirror-man-omari-eccleston-brown-self-image-confidence-public-a7555511.html

Omari Eccleston-Brown's body dysmorphic disorder revolved around his eyes.

05/05/2016

Seeking more participants. Please share!

04/20/2016

How can others understand your experience with BDD? Show them this powerful and poignant video by Leigh de Vries https://t.co/RFRaMIbdO5

03/31/2016

View this announcement from DGSOM at UCLA https://t.co/ahqW3kYX0y

If you do not have an account with the Digest, please click on "Submit to the Digest." By logging in with your UCLA Login ID (formerly known as BOL Login), a new account will automatically be generated. If you experience any difficulties, please send an email to our help desk: [email protected].…

02/09/2016

A recently published controlled study demonstrates efficacy for therapist-guided internet CBT for BDD https://t.co/4FNpl1preC

Research Therapist guided internet based cognitive behavioural therapy for body dysmorphic disorder: single blind randomised controlled trial BMJ 2016; 352 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i241 (Published 02 February 2016) Cite this as: BMJ 2016;352:i241 Article Related content Metrics Responses P…

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