You are not alone
This is a 3.5 minute video about the experience of Body Dysmorphic Disorder made by my friend Steve Caplin for our charity the BDD Foundation.
Because I’m ugly
This is short animation about the experience of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and its development during adolescence.
Psychedelics and psilocybin for OCD and BDD
This is an introduction on the potential use of psychedelics, especially psilocybin for obsessive compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. I am seeking funding for research through the BDD Foundation.
Getting a good night’s sleep
This is all the best advice available on getting a good night’s sleep and therefore improving an emotional problem like depression or OCD.
Bedlam: Channel 4 documentary on our Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit
The Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit at the Bethlem Royal Hospital was featured in this episode of Bedlam on Channel 4 in 2013. This is a fly on the wall documentary that follows the journey of some of the residents with OCD.
The Man Who Loved The Number 12
This film offers insight into the extremes of OCD. Hugh is trapped in a world of order and repetition, where each day is spent with the same ritual placing of objects and counting in 12s. Dr Veale challenges Hugh to face the fears and anxieties that fuel his compulsive behaviour.
Ugly Me: My Life with Body Dysmorphia named in Top 10 BBC mental health documentaries
The documentary follows 29-year-old Liane over a year and explores BDD. Dr Veale attempts to help Liane undo some of her deeply entrenched habits and reveal the true extent and effects of this crippling illness.
