Episode 15: Danny Bowman - An Inspirational Mental Health Journey

<p>[TRIGGER WARNING] attempted suicide is discussed briefly in this episode.</p> <p>This week's guest is the amazing Danny Bowman.</p> <p>Danny first came to prominence when he went viral for being Britain’s first ‘selfie addict’ as he would spend up to 10 hours a day trying to take the perfect selfie.</p> <p>His behaviour caused him to drop out of school and become housebound. In Danny’s own words, “I lost my friends, my education, my health and almost my life.”</p> <p>From being diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder)<strong> </strong>to<strong> </strong>finding himself at his ‘lowest point’ to turning it all around to help others - Danny talks about his journey.</p> <p>Today he is: a PhD Researcher @LivUniPol</p> <p>Head of Campaigns (Former Director of Mental Health) at @ParlStreet</p> <p>Vice Chair (Trustee) at @MaleVoicED</p> <p>Fellow at The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (@thersaorg)</p> <p>Danny and Maddie Clark discuss OCD, BDD, mental health support, community hubs, male mental health, stigma, early intervention, a recent visit to 10 Downing Street, the mental health consultation &amp; more!</p> <p><a href="https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/623ac367ea9bcd4c024d6df9" target="_blank">Contribute to the Mental Health Consultation by clicking here.</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nexgen/message