Affecting one in 100 people, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition where an individual spends an unusual period of time worrying about flaws of their appearance, flaws which go unnoticed by other people. It typically affects young adults and teenagers, and although the condition is far-reaching, those that suffer will often draw back from speaking about it publicly on account of a fear they can be shamed as self-obsessive or vain.
Identity is a latest exhibition that goals to challenge this stigma and begin an open conversation around it. Examining how our self-perceptions are shaped by experience, society and the media (in addition to its impact on mental health), the show will consider the importance of talking about these anxieties...
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