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Distorted Imagination Ruins Your Beauty

An awareness campaign aimed at introducing body dysmorphic disorder in Gulf countries by educating adolescents and young adults about the factors that cause the disorder and how to prevent it, as well as promoting self-acceptance and encouraging them not to let their #DistortedImaginationRuinsYourBeauty. The campaign was developed under the supervision of a group of specialists.

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During your day, at home or outside, how many times do you deliberately look at your body?

(For example, checking your appearance in the mirror or other reflective surfaces such as shop windows.)

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When you think about your appearance right now, to what extent do you feel that it is ugly, unattractive, or “not right”?

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To what extent do you currently feel distressed about how your body looks?

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When there is a family gathering or social event, how often do you avoid it because of your appearance?

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To what extent does your appearance currently preoccupy you?

(Meaning you think about it a lot and find it difficult to stop thinking about it.)

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To what extent does your body currently affect your relationships with others?

(If you are not married, to what extent does it affect your ability to consider entering a relationship?)

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To what extent does your body currently interfere with your ability to work or study, or your role as a homemaker?

(Please answer even if you are not working or studying.)

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To what extent does your body currently interfere with your social life?

(Going out with friends, family gatherings, events, or going to the gym)

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To what extent do you feel that your appearance is the most important aspect of your personality?

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Awareness Materials

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Awareness Guide

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