Run the London Marathon in 2026 for OCD-UK You can now apply to be part of Team OCD-UK for the London Marathon in 2026! We hope you have been inspired by this year’s fantastic OCD-UK London Marathon runners, and if so, …
Research opportunity: An exploration into the experiences of individuals with POCD
This study has received ethical approval from Kings College London Research Ethics Committee (Approval Number: HR/DP-24/25-36157). An exploration into the experiences of individuals living with, and disclosing symptoms of Paedophile Themed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder We like to …
Welcome to the team Megan
Earlier this year we welcomed the newest member of the ever expanding OCD-UK team, Megan, who joined us full time to help improve our support services. We also want to take this opportunity to congratulate Megan who yesterday collected …
OCD Conference – Nottingham
SAVE THE DATE – Our annual conference makes a return this November, and for the first time since the pandemic we are back with an in-person conference in Nottingham. Full details will be confirmed in June when we will …
Culture, identity and diversity in OCD – Talk & Discussion
Tuesday 28th January, 8pm. Culture, identity and diversity in OCD is not something that we talk about too often, yet culture, identity and diversity can affect how we experience OCD and its treatment. This interactive talk and discussion will …
New Patron – Professor Roz Shafran
OCD-UK welcomes Professor Roz Shafran as a new Patron of our charity. Professor Roz Shafran is a leading psychologist who has won multiple awards for her contributions to clinical research, which has included research on Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder. Welcoming the news, …
Unqualified & unlicensed ‘OCD therapists’ exploiting vulnerable people
Updated: 10th December 2024. OCD can cause immense suffering for both adults and children who are affected by it. Understandably, people who are desperate to alleviate their symptoms sometimes turn to private therapists for treatment, but at OCD-UK we have …
OCD-UK leaves X
As the year draws to an end, we have been reflecting on the work of the charity during 2024 and our plans for the new year, and we are sharing our decision to leave the X social media platform. …
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms across the Menstrual Cycle
University of Oxford Medical Sciences Interdivisional Research Ethics Committee (MS IDREC) – Approval Number: R94465/RE002. Research Governance, Ethics & Assurance Team University of Oxford, Boundary Brook House, Churchill Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7GB ethics@medsci.ox.ac.uk Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms …
People’s experiences of intrusive thoughts of harming others wanted for short fictional film
A British film director, Hendrik Ehlers, is making a short fictional film about a character who is troubled by intrusive thoughts of harming others. The aim of the film is to accurately and sympathetically portray the inner life of someone …
Research opportunity: Understanding the impact of life experiences across mental health difficulties
This study has received ethical approval from the University of Oxford Central University Research Ethics Committee (CUREC) (Approval Number: R89339/RE001). Understanding the impact of life experiences across mental health difficulties, OCD, PTSD and anxiety. Summary We are …
Our commitment to our Diversity and Inclusion Charter
Today, more than ever we are committed to promoting our Diversity and Inclusion Charter which we launched in September 2021. We hope that our charter demonstrates our commitment to ensuring all those affected by OCD here in the UK will …
