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, …
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 …
Thank you to The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust
In 1992 Toyota opened a brand new manufacturing plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. Since that time Toyota Manufacturing UK and The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust have donated over £7 million pounds to local charities and organisations. OCD-UK …
The OCD Magazine – Get Involved
Last year our members magazine was relaunched, with the first of a series of three themed magazines focusing on the key aspects of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In April the second in the series will be published and …
The parent project is back!
In 2019, OCD-UK secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a project specifically designed for parents who have children with OCD. This project involved delivering in-person educational workshops to parents across different cities and towns within the …
Parents’ experiences of parenting a preadolescent child with OCD
Parents’ experiences of parenting a preadolescent child with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) The following report by Chloe Chessell shares the results of a research study that researchers at the University of Reading have conducted a study to find out about …
An audience with Professor Roz Shafran
Our ‘Audience with’ events offer attendees a fantastic opportunity to hear from and interact with OCD experts in person. Our events are designed for our guests to hear themed OCD presentations in a small intimate audience, allowing for in-depth and …
