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S Westwood
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S Westwood is always busy promoting awareness for the mental illness that he and so many others have suffered in silence.

He is always happy to speak to the media about his experiences and hopes that his work will empower others and persuade people to get help. On this page you can view a short film S Westwood made on BDD, as well as TV appearances (more to come), radio work, media articles and readings from Suicide Junkie.









Living and Surviving Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A short film made by S Westwood and his wife portraying the anguish of daily life for a sufferer of BDD. The narration is taken from the novel Suicide Junkie and the film is hosted by YouTube.com




BDD Face The Facts

What is body dysmorphic disorder? This factual film explains.
The film is hosted by YouTube.com



S Westwood interview on ITV's "This Morning" Is no longer available on You Tube but can be seen here


This was S Westwood's first TV appearance on 4/12/2006 on the popular day-time show "This Morning" on ITV in the UK. This interview was to promote awareness of BDD and his book Suicide Junkie which had just been released at that time.



S Westwood on the "Trisha Goddard Show"

S Westwood had a guest appearance on the Channel 5 TV show "Trisha" on the 27/06/07. He appears alongside his wife Ashley to discuss body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) With thanks to YouTube.com for hosting the video




S Westwood on the Channel 5 show Doctor Doctor

S Westwood appeared on Channel fives Doctor Doctor along with cognitive therapist Rob Wilson, Dr.Mark Porter and Dr Raj Persaud to talk about BDD. With thanks to YouTube.com for hosting the video




S Westwood on Channel 5 news.

S Westwood submitted a short film about BDD to Channel 5 news for their Your News section. It was shown on 28.8.07 With thanks to YouTube.com for hosting the video



AUDIO LINKS

Radio 5 Interview February 2007
Suicide Junkie excerpt
Narration for Second Exposure Exhibition July 2007



MAGAZINE/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES will open as small jpgs- click on them to read closer:

3rd March 2005 Comet (local newspaper) short story competition winner- winning entry 'Your Time Will Come' Click here to read story
Click here to see S.Westwood recieving his prize!

21st September 2006 Comet Newspaper Click here

2006 Comet Newspaper Click here

Summer 20007 Viewpoint newsletter Click here

7th December 2006 Fullhouse Magazine Click here

17th December 2006 Times online

17th May 2007 Pick Me Up Magazine Click here

Summer 2007 Viewpoint newsletter Click here

October 2007 Mental Health Practice Magazine Click here for review

26th February 2008 Daily Express Click here

13th June 2008 Cosmopolitan Page one Page two

13th September 2008 The Weely News Click here







Matt Cass has made a short film based on S.Westwood's book 'Suicide Junkie' and can be seen at YOUTUBE here





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