Do I have BDD? Take the test to find out

BDD Test Updated 2024 (VRG)

This is a recognised screening questionnaire for BDD. It is based on the ‘Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire’, or ‘Body Image Questionnaire’ in non-cosmetic settings and is designed to screen for Body Dysmorphic Disorder. It can also be used as an outcome measure in treating BDD. More information can be found here.

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    About this test

    This questionnaire has two main uses.

    1. It can be used as a screening questionnaire to tell whether you might have BDD.
    2. The questionnaire can also measure the severity of your symptoms, so you can use it before and after any treatment and provide feedback on whether your symptoms have improved or not. It comprises just 9 items. The range is 0-72, where 72 is the most severe.

    Before you take the test, it’s important that you note that:

    • Only a trained health professional can diagnose BDD, although the questionnaire can help guide you and your health professional.
    • The questionnaire assumes that you do NOT have a disfigurement or a defect that is easily noticeable. The judgment on how noticeable your feature(s) can be made by a health professional.

    The questionnaire was developed by David Veale, Nell Ellison, Tom Werner, Rupa Dodhia, Marc Serfaty and Alex Clarke (2012) Development of a cosmetic procedure screening questionnaire (COPS) for Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 65 (4), 530-532.

    The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation. Charity no. 1153753.