There are various educational resources available for understanding and managing OCD. From expert articles, to books and multimedia, view our full list of resources below.
BDD Brochures and Fact Sheet
View the BDD brochure and fact sheet below. Place a bulk order today!(opens in new tab)
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- BDD Fact Sheet (Francias/French)
- BDD Fact Sheet (Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese)
Articles from Experts
The articles in this section were written by mental health professionals and researchers who are experts in BDD. Topics covered include Subtypes of BDD, BDD Treatment Issues, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Research!
Books and Multimedia Resources
There are many books available these days about BDD, in addition to various other forms of media that may be helpful. These resources have not been reviewed and are not necessarily endorsed by the IOCDF.
Guide to Starting a BDD Support Group
Interested in starting a BDD support group in your community? Learn more about the key steps for planning, structuring, and leading a group with practical resources to help you get started and connect individuals with meaningful peer support.
Additional BDD Resources
Referral Sources and Advocacy Groups
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Phone: (888) 333-2377
Email: info@afsp.org
Website: afsp.org - Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation
Email: info@bddfoundation.org
Website: bddfoundation.org - Mental Health.gov
Website: mentalhealth.gov - Mental Health America
Phone: (800) 969-6642
Website: mhanational.org
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
Phone: (800) 950-6264
Website: nami.org - National Disability Rights Network
Phone: (202) 408-9514
Email: info@ndrn.org
Website: ndrn.org - National Institute of Mental Health
Phone: (866) 615-6464
Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov
Website: nimh.nih.gov - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The 988 lifeline is free one-on-one assistance for everyone anytime 24/7/365. Text, Call, Chat, Deaf/HoH
Website: 988lifeline.org
Legal and Employment Resources
- Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice
Phone: (800) 514-0301
Website: ada.gov(opens in new tab) - Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Phone: (202) 467-5730
Email: communications@bazelon.org
Website: bazelon.org - Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Website: idea.ed.gov - Office of Disability Employment Policy
U.S. Department of Labor
Phone: (866) 487-2365
Website: dol.gov/odep
Insurance Assistance
- Cover my Mental Health
Email: contact@covermymentalhealth.com
Website: covermymentalhealth.org - Health Insurance Marketplace
Phone: (800) 318-2596
Website: healthcare.gov - Medicare Rights Center
Phone: (800) 333-4114
Email: info@medicarerights.org
Website: medicarerights.org
Professional Associations
- Academy of Cognitive Therapy
Phone: (215) 831-7838
Email: info@academyofct.org
Website: academyofct.org - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Phone: (202) 966-7300
Website: aacap.org - American Psychiatric Association
Phone: (888) 357-7924
Email: apa@psych.org
Website: psychiatry.org - American Psychological Association
Phone: (800) 374-2721
Website: apa.org - Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Phone: (240) 485-1001
Email: information@adaa.org
Website: adaa.org - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Phone: (212) 647-1890
Website: abct.org