Free Body Dysmorphia Handouts for Teens and Adults

Clearer recognition of body dysmorphic disorder is supported by a brief, readable explanation of BDD, body image concerns and appearance preoccupation. The handout describes how people may become intensely focused on a perceived flaw in their physical appearance, often spending time checking mirrors, comparing themselves with others, trying to hide the area of concern, or seeking cosmetic, skin, hair or dental changes.

The content is especially suited to adults, teenagers and older adolescents who are worried about a specific body part, as well as counsellors, therapists, GPs, school wellbeing staff and family members wanting a simple psychoeducation handout. It lists common areas of concern, such as skin, hair, nose, eyes, teeth, muscles, stomach, scars and genitals, and explains that the perceived flaw may be slight or not noticeable to others.

There is also a short self-check section with questions about time spent focusing on appearance, feeling defective, concealing the concern and the impact on daily life. The handout briefly distinguishes BDD from eating disorders where the main concern is weight or shape and eating patterns have changed, making it useful for early discussion, therapy sessions, assessment conversations or personal reflection.

In therapy sessions, mental health appointments, student wellbeing conversations or at home, AI and Your Mental Health can help people talk through safe and unsafe ways to use artificial intelligence for mental health support. It is especially relevant for adults, older teenagers, therapy clients, counsellors, psychologists, GPs and support workers who want a simple printable AI safety handout.

The handout explains what artificial intelligence is, using familiar examples such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, and makes clear that AI does not think or feel. It covers practical uses such as problem solving, breaking tasks into smaller steps, exposure planning, motivation, journalling prompts, simplifying therapy notes and organising ideas between sessions.

Clear caution points are included, such as AI hallucinations, inaccurate information, privacy risks, bias, over-reliance, reassurance seeking and safety behaviours. It also states that AI should not replace real therapy, personal advice, diagnosis, treatment plans, emergency support or emotional validation, and encourages checking important information with trusted human and evidence-based sources.