10th October 2026
This year, we are proud to host our 6th International Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Conference, centred around the theme of Building Courage & Community through shared lived experience.
Our conference is a unique opportunity to bring together the BDD community in a supportive, hopeful, and informative space. Individuals living with BDD, loved ones, clinicians, researchers, and mental health professionals come together to deepen understanding of the condition, explore developments in treatment and recovery, and hear inspiring stories from those with lived experience.
This year’s event places a particularly strong emphasis on the power of lived experience, peer support, and connection. Alongside our main stage talks, we will be offering interactive workshops and support sessions designed to provide practical tools for recovery, reduce isolation, and help attendees build confidence and hope in moving forwards.
By creating opportunities for people to connect with others who truly understand, we hope to foster a safe and empowering environment where attendees can take meaningful steps in their recovery journey and leave feeling less alone.
Throughout the day, attendees will hear from leading clinicians, researchers, advocates, and members of the BDD community. Together, these perspectives will offer a compassionate and balanced understanding of BDD, combining clinical expertise with real-world lived experience.
Workshops and sessions will focus on practical strategies, recovery-focused approaches, and overcoming common challenges associated with BDD.
Confirmed Speakers & Sessions Include:
- Dr Rob Willson & Professor David Veale — If it’s not your appearance, then what is it?
- Motivation for Recovery Panel — featuring inspiring members of the BDD community
- Professor Georgina Krebs — Navigating Next Steps in recovery
- Dr Amita Jassi — Overcoming Obstacles in CBT for BDD
- Dr Lauren Peile & Scott Granet – Beyond Reassurance: Supporting Someone with BDD
- Lisa Williams – Cultivating Self-Compassion
- And more exciting speakers and sessions still to be announced over the coming months.
Beyond the educational content, the conference is also a space for comfort, solidarity, and connection. Many attendees tell us that simply being in a room with others who understand BDD can be an incredibly moving and hopeful experience.