Media coverage: The body image impact report

The Health and Social Care Committee have released their report into the impact of body image on mental and physical health. See the media coverage generated on this issue.

Learn more about the report that was released by the Health and Social Care Committee this week.

Our Ambassador Charlie King, media volunteer Kim Booker and others associated with the BDD Foundation have been talking with the media this week about the importance of this report into body image, in particular highlighting the issues surrounding Body Dysmorphic Disorder and how the government can help.

Here are some highlights:

Charlie featured wearing his ‘Self Love is Selfless’ t-shirt in aid of the BDD Foundation on GB News. Interview focussed on the Body Image inquiry and the evidence Charlie gave to the committee.
Charlie on BBC news sharing his experience of Body Dysmorphia and the impact that cosmetic surgery not going to plan had on his mental health.
Charlie’s busy day continues on Sky News. Click to watch his interview on the dangers of altered/unrealistic images online.
Charlie on ITV news discussing the impact of social media and the perfectionistic tendencies that came with BDD on his mental health. Click to watch interview.

Kim Booker who gave evidence to the Parliamentary inquiry into the impact of Body Image has also been interviewed in recent days on her experience of BDD which fuelled her use of aesthetics. She calls for better regulation of the industry and support for those suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Her powerful testimony can be found on Sky News and Channel 4 news.

Omari Eccleston Brown spoke live on Sky News about his experiences of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and what helped him in his recovery journey.
We don’t have access to this interview but you can hear more from Omari on our Beating BDD podcast.

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation. Charity no. 1153753.