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The February edition of “Spotlight: BDD News & Research Updates” is here!

Posted February 8, 2016 by

The second edition of Spotlight: BDD News & Research Updates is here! As a reminder, this quarterly blog series brings you the latest research news and information concerning BDD, from highlighting work… Read more »

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Modern Family star gets candid about personal BDD experience

Posted January 14, 2016 by

Modern Family actor Reid Ewing has been praised by countless mental health bloggers, advocates, news outlets, and others after disclosing his struggles with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in a recent… Read more »

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BDD and Plastic Surgery

Posted November 23, 2015 by International OCD Foundation

Modern Family actor Reid Ewing has been in the news this week discussing his struggles with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and the plastic surgery operations he sought out to “fix”… Read more »

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Introducing “IOCDF Spotlight: BDD News & Research Updates”

Posted November 9, 2015 by

Research has always played a key role in our work at the International OCD Foundation. We are committed to finding and promoting the most effective treatment methods for OCD and… Read more »

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Introducing HelpforBDD.org — A New Source of Hope for those Affected by BDD

Posted December 15, 2014 by

In 2012, Denis Asselin walked over 500 miles — or roughly one million steps — from his home in Cheyney, PA, to Boston, MA, in memory of his son Nathaniel…. Read more »

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Out of the Shadows: Guest Post by Denis Asselin

Posted May 23, 2014 by

Memorial Day Weekend is not only a time to celebrate the beginning of summer with friends and family, but also a time to remember those who we may have lost. In… Read more »

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Cheyney, PA, to Washington, DC — A New Journey for OCD Awareness

Posted May 21, 2013 by

The backpack is out again, new Brooks athletic shoes have been purchased, and tomorrow I will walk out the door towards Washington, D.C. — Denis Asselin In 2012, Denis Asselin… Read more »

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UPDATED: Join our BDD chat on Monday, May 13th, as part of our #OCDchat series on Twitter

Posted April 11, 2013 by

UPDATE: This chat has been rescheduled for Monday, May 13th, at 8pm ET. See you there! In this month’s #OCDchat, we are excited to have Jamie Feusner, MD, medical director… Read more »

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A Million More Steps to Go: A Sister’s Journey to Increase Awareness

Posted April 9, 2013 by

Today’s post is from guest blogger, Carrie Asselin, the sister of Nathaniel Asselin who tragically took his own life at age 24 after battling severe OCD and BDD (body dysmorphic… Read more »

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Site Currently Under Construction

Posted July 27, 2012 by Fran

Please bear with us as we finish working on the site. In the meantime be sure to check out the pages via the menu at the top of the site… Read more »

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