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New Article on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in the New York Times, Featuring OCD SoCal Vice President, Chris Trondsen, LMFT!

Click here to read the article: New York Times article on BDD

Our Vice President, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, had the opportunity to be interviewed by The New York Times for their Psych 101 column on the topic of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)! BDD is an obsessive-compulsive related disorder where individuals fixate on a specific feature or features of their appearance and become obsessed with that body part(s). Over time, they believe these flaws are making them repulsive and disgusting looking to others, and because of this they isolate, become obsessed with “fixing” their appearance, consider themselves ugly, experience severe depression, and may become suicidal.

Chris Trondsen, LMFT, spoke both about his lived experience with the disorder, as well as contributed to the article as a clinician. One of his clients previously suffering from BDD discussed her recovery journey after receiving a BDD diagnosis from Chris Trondsen, LMFT.

The article also features top BDD researchers and offers an explanation to why people with BDD see themselves differently than others. This article is recommended for anyone suffering from BDD, body image disorders, and other disorders that affects how someone feels about their appearance. The article also offers hope to people suffering from BDD that they can get better.

The article is also great for any clinician interested in treating BDD and related image disorders.

Here is a gifted link that allows readers to enjoy the article at no cost for 30 days via the articles author from the New York Times, Christina Caron: Click here to read the article: New York Times article on BDD. Please share the article with anyone who may benefit from this material!

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Free, Virtual Event: An Overview of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment by Chris Trondsen, LMFT!

https://www.ocdnc.org/ocd-lecture-series

OCD Southern California Vice President, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, will guest present for a fellow affiliate’s event: OCD North Carolina’s OCD (and related disorders) Lecture Series. This lecture series is a free, virtual event, and Chris will be the guest on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm ET.

To sign up for the event to get the Zoom link, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/ocd-lecture-series. The lecture will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 7-8pm ET (4-5pm PT). You’ll receive a Zoom link / reminder in advance of the meeting. To contact OCD North Carolina, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/contact-us or you can DM them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdnc/

This month’s lecture will feature Chris Trondsen, MS, LMFT, presenting “An Overview of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment.” Chris Trondsen, LMFT, is a BDD and OCD specialist, a member of the IOCDF’s BDD Special Interest Group (SIG), has presented at conferences around the world on the topic including the BDD Foundation’s Conference in the UK, and has been featured on podcasts discussing BDD. Additionally, he has BDD himself.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an OCD-related disorder where an individual fixates on their appearance, often focused on particular body parts, and feel they look ugly, deformed, and are not deserving of love or affection. They often camouflage their appearance, isolate, withdraw, and seek out cosmetic interventions to fix their perceived appearance “flaws.” Visit: the IOCDF’s BDD website for more information on BDD.

Chris Trondsen’s presentation will focus on how to recognize BDD, how clinicians can diagnose it, what makes BDD unique among other image disorders, the diagnostic criteria one must meet to receive a diagnosis of BDD, the treatment of BDD, and some of his personal experiences with the disorder. It will be followed by a Q&A!

We hope many of you will join or pass it on to anyone who may find information on BDD useful. We will see you there! To sign up for the event to get the Zoom link, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/ocd-lecture-series. The lecture will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 7-8pm ET (4-5pm PT). You’ll receive a Zoom link / reminder in advance of the meeting.

To contact OCD North Carolina, please visit: https://www.ocdnc.org/contact-us or you can DM them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdnc/

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The International OCD Foundation is Hosting Their First Annual Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Online Conference! Register Today!

Register here: CLICK HERE to register for the Online BDD Conference!

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is hosting their first annual, Online BDD Conference on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This online conference is from 11am – 5pm ET (8am – 2pm PST)! Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is an OCD-related disorder, meaning it falls under the OCD disorders section in the DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. BDD shares similarities, and many differences, with OCD. BDD is when an individual does not like their appearance and often blames this dissatisfaction on one or more appearance “flaws” they see– but these “flaws” are either not seen by others or are so minor that others do not notice these flaws. The disorder is often called “body dysmorphia” in the media, but body dysmorphic disorder is the clinical term and individuals with BDD are suffering greatly about their appearance dissatisfaction.

The conference is available to both mental health professionals, who can earn up to 5.75 CEs, and those with BDD, and their supportive loved ones.

The Online BDD Conference offers an opportunity for professionals to learn how to treat individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Professionals will hear from leading researchers and experts in the field and will walk away with a new understanding and practical strategies for working with those affected by BDD.

The Online BDD Conference also provides critical information to individuals, families, and loved ones affected by BDD to educate people and their families about effective treatment. The presenters for this track will be mental health professionals specializing in the treatment of BDD, individuals successful in BDD treatment, and their family and loved ones who supported them on their journey.

Registration costs:

$25 – Individuals with BDD and their Supporters

$65 – Clinicians – Up to 5.75 CE Credits Included. IOCDF Professional Members are eligible for a 15% discount. If you are unsure whether you are a member or have not received a discount code, please email conference@iocdf.org.

The full schedule will feature sessions for a variety of audiences:

  • Individuals with BDD: Those with lived experience with BDD. Programming focuses on recovery options and building motivation for treatment.
  • Family Members and Supporters: Non-professionals who have been affected by BDD in their families or other relations. Programming focuses on communication skills and effective support systems.
  • Clinicians: Professionals who treat  BDD. Programming focuses on skills training and enhancing the clinical understanding of the disorder.

Register here: CLICK HERE to register for the Online BDD Conference! We hope to see you at the event and please email us with any questions: info@ocdsocal.org. Thank you!

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New Article, “5 Things People with Body Dysmorphia Want You To Know!” Learn More About This OCD-Related Disorder!

https://www.wondermind.com/article/body-dysmorphia/

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is an OCD-related disorder, meaning it falls under the OCD disorders section in the DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. BDD shares similarities, and many differences, with OCD. This article is a good introduction to the disorder, featuring stories of people living with BDD.

We excited to share the article “5 Things People With Body Dysmorphia Want You To Know” by “Wondermind” (Wondermind), a mental health resource, website, and organization (a mental health ecosystem), founded by singer / actress Selena Gomez, her mom Mandy, and Daniella Pierson (Forbes’ 30 Under 30, entrepreneur who has OCD) – https://www.wondermind.com/our-story/! The interviewed featured our Vice President, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, who opened up about his personal struggles with BDD and was also featured as the clinician discussing the disorder in the section with other people’s personal experiences with the disorder.

If you, or someone you love, is interested in BDD, the article shares ‘5 things people with BDD want everyone to know!’ We hope it’s helpful! We would like to thank Selena Gomez and her team, who were incredible and clearly care so much for mental health! Also, a thank you to the journalist who interviewed Chris, Sam Brodsky, who was very knowledgeable and a pro! Click this link to view the article: https://www.wondermind.com/article/body-dysmorphia/ or the embedded link below!

5 Things People With Body Dysmorphia Want You to Know