Each day during OCD Awareness Week (#OCDweek) we will be sharing content focusing on many of the common OCD myths and misconceptions that some still hold about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Please do share this page across your social media and …
Charlotte – OCD awareness
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD Awareness By OCDUKYA Charlotte OCD awareness week 2021 took place on 10th October – 16th October. During that week, OCDUKYA Charlotte created an illustration to raise awareness and stamp out some of the most common misconceptions …
Our ears are wide open – A poem for men with OCD
Our ears are wide open A poem by Zoe WilsonWith world mental health awareness day and OCD Awareness Week soon upon us, Zoe, our children, young people & parent lead shared her thoughts to encourage men with OCD to reach …
Having OCD
BlogsOCD Awareness Week7th – 13th OctoberYoung Ambassadors ProjectsSupport GroupsDo you live with someone with OCD?Book of the MonthOur July Book Club, Book of the Month is, ‘Pulling the trigger: OCD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Related Depression’.Get ReadingBecome A MemberAnnual ConferenceNorthampton, …
The Range – Disappointment in OCD products
Update: Wed 16th Aug – This issue is now resolved. Please review this post for updated comment. In a week when WHSmith announce they are working to deliver a comprehensive mental health well-being strategy that will not only raise awareness …
Dirty Filthy Love and Q&A with Ian Puleston-Davies
Ian Puleston-Davies talks about his forthcoming film screening and Q+A to coincide with OCD Awareness Week at the Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax. For more information and to book tickets please visit the Square Chapel Arts Centre website.
The Range – An update
Earlier this week we highlighted concerns that had been raised by our followers about two products being sold by a national retail outlet, The Range. The two products, wall art saying (I have OCD, Obsessive Cake Disorder), were considered inappropriate …
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)
This week is #BFRBweek, a week dedicated to highlighting the impact of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs). OCD-UK are happy to support the work of organisations that aim to raise awareness of BFRBs and we hope this post will help highlight …
Benefits of Walking
Walking For MoodInspired by Ruth Clarke’s well-being tweets in June 2017 we ran this walking feature in our members magazine later that same year. Walking is a physically low impact activity that can really boost our mental well-being. The summer …
1.2 Challenge FAQ
1.2 Challenge – FAQWe’ve designed our walking challenge so that it’s easy to take part in, achievable and most importantly, fun to do! Scroll below for some of the Frequently Asked Questions about the challenge.1.2 Challenge FAQ When do I …
Accessing NHS Treatment in England
The treatment recommend by the NHS in England is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as recommended by the NICE Guidelines for the treatment of OCD. However, how people access CBT through the NHS is a complex, confusing and often challenging pathway. …
