Researchers from the University of Birmingham are exploring people’s experiences of body dysmorphia and depersonalisation.
What is body dysmorphia and depersonalisation?
Body dysmorphia is a mental health difficulty. People often describe:
- Needing to fix a part of their body
- Checking themselves in a mirror, camera, or other surface
- Feeling insecure about their body
- Hiding their body in some way
Depersonalisation is also a mental health difficulty. People with depersonalisation often describe:
- Feeling disconnected from their body or environment
- Feeling like their body does not belong to them
- Not feeling real
- Feeling like an observer to their body
Taking part includes:
- A 20-30 minute online survey asking about the above experiences
- The option of taking part in a follow up interview
- The chance to win a gift card worth up to £100
Who can take part?
- People who have experience of body dysmorphia, depersonalisation, or both
- People aged 16 or older who can provide fully informed consent
- People who can speak, read and understand English
- If you take medication for your mental health, please ensure that it has not been changed within the last 3 months before taking part
- You cannot take part if you have consumed illegal drugs or alcohol in the 24 hours prior to completing the survey
- You cannot take part if you have any cognitive or neurological impairment (e.g. a brain injury or dementia), that might hinder your ability to complete questionnaires or interviews
You do not need to have experience with both conditions to take part.
If you are interested in finding out more or taking part, follow the link or contact Rachael Bowes, Trainee Clinical Psychologist:
This is a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology research study.
