Support Groups in the UK
Support groups can play an important role during and after treatment in helping you recover from and manage your BDD and often they also include family members too. They provide a safe environment where you can talk openly about your BDD, as well as giving support and encouragement to others.
All the support groups the BDD Foundation advertise are independent of the Charity.
Local Support Groups in the UK
1. Central London, Marylebone BDD Support Group
Type: User led. The group will provide an opportunity to meet other people with BDD, share experiences and concerns about the illness and provide mutual support. The group also welcomes carers, family and friends.
When: 1st & 3rd Monday of every Month, 6.30 – 8pm.
Dates 2024: 21st October, 4th & 18th November, 2nd & 16th December.
Upcoming dates 2025: 6th & 20th January, 3rd & 17th February, 3rd & 17th March, 7th & 21st April. 5th & 19th May, 2nd & 16th June, 7th & 21st July, 4th & 18th August, 1st & 15th September, 6th & 20th October, 3rd & 17th November, 1st & 15th December.
Where: Nightingale Hospital, 11-19 Lisson Grove, London NW1 6SH.
Contact: If you would like to join this group please email minnieiris@clara.co.uk
Group guidelines: please read before attending
Online Support Groups
You can access our online support groups from anywhere in the world. We hope the online groups will help build a supportive BDD Community that anyone can become a part of. Please note the time zones of the different groups. See the full list of online support groups >
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